Chinese Mathematical Astrology: Reaching Out to the Stars

ISBN-13: 9780415297592 / Twarda / 2003 / 232 str.

Ho Peng Yoke

Opis

This is the first book in any language that attempts to make an academic study of three sophisticated devices known as sanshi, used in the Chinese astronomical bureau in the 11th century.

Recenzje

'Ho Peng Yoke's Chinese Mathematical Astrology proves to be an interesting work that will fascinate a wide spectrum of readers, for it offers an insightful and detailed reconstruction without sacrificing conciseness and clarity.' - East Asian Science, Technology, and Medicine (Number 23, 2005)

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Fundamental Principles  3. The Taiyi System in the Three Cosmic Boards: Method of the Taiyi Deity  4. Qimen Dunjia: Strange Gates, Escaping Techniques  5. Liuren: The Art of the Six Yang Waters

O autorze

Ho Peng Yoke has published widely on Chinese alchemy, astronomy, divination and mathematics. He has occupied senior academic positions in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Australia and Hong Kong before becoming the Director of the Needham Research Institute in 1990. He is an academician of the Australian Academy of Humanities, Academia Sinica and the International Euro-Asia Academy of Science.