Astronomy at the Frontiers of Science |
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Editor:
| Lasota, Jean-Pierre |
Series title: | Integrated Science and Technology Program Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-94-007-1657-5 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2011 |
Publisher: | Springer Netherlands
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Imprint: | Springer |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $169.99 |
Book Description:
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Describes the relations/interactions of astronomy with other sciences, as well as technology, industry, politics, philosophy and superstition, underlining what it means to be an astronomer, the history of astronomy, and the place of astronomy in society today.
Describes the relations/interactions of astronomy with other sciences, as well as technology, industry, politics, philosophy and superstition, underlining what it means to be an astronomer, the history of astronomy, and the place of astronomy in society today.