The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture (Iau S260)

ISBN-13: 9780521764773 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 793 str.

David Valls-Gabaud; Alec Boksenberg

Opis

A global overview of the links between astronomy and human culture, and how they might be developed in the future.

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Setting the context; 2. Astronomy in the cultures, and the culture of astronomy; 3. Astronomy and the arts; 4. The social impact of astronomy; 5. Astronomy as a tool for development and technologies; 6. Education and public understanding of astronomy; 7. Short contributions and posters; 8. Art exhibition 'astronomical inspirations'; Author index; Subject index.