Comets, Popular Culture, and the Birth of Modern Cosmology
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"Comets, Popular Culture, and the Birth of Modern Cosmology" by Sara Schechner, Sara Schechner Genuth is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
A lively investigation into the boundaries between popular culture and early-modern science. Until the 17th century, all members of society dreaded comets as heaven-sent portents of disaster. This book leads to the conclusion that long-held views of comets as divine signs were not over-turned by astronomical discoveries, but became the foundation on which modern cosmology was built. 53 photos.
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"Comets, Popular Culture, and the Birth of Modern Cosmology" by Sara Schechner, Sara Schechner Genuth is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System
Author: Sara Schechner, Sara Schechner Genuth
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
A lively investigation into the boundaries between popular culture and early-modern science. Until the 17th century, all members of society dreaded comets as heaven-sent portents of disaster. This book leads to the conclusion that long-held views of comets as divine signs were not over-turned by astronomical discoveries, but became the foundation on which modern cosmology was built. 53 photos.
| Author | Sara Schechner, Sara Schechner Genuth |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Published | 1999-09-27 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780691009254 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 386 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Religion |
| Topic | Deep Sky & Solar System |
Format: Paperback
Length: 386 pages
Language: English
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