342 Pages
32 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
342 Pages
32 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book systematically examines Chinese astroarchaeology from the Neolithic period onward, aiming to reconstruct premodern knowledge systems and articulate the intellectual foundations of traditional Chinese culture.
As an interdisciplinary field, Chinese astroarchaeology explores cosmological frameworks and the origins of civilization in ancient China. The book unveils the remarkable... Read more
1. Introduction to Astroarchaeology 2. Astronomy and Human Culture in Ancient Times 3. Ancient Observations of Celestial Phenomena for Time Service 4. Ancient Astronomical Instruments 5. Records of Odd Celestial Phenomena 6. Study of the Origin of the Constellation Phenomena 7. Early Cosmological Models
Biography
Feng Shi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and a first-class professor, mainly focuses on the fields of ancient Chinese characters and astronomical archaeology. He also studies Shang and Zhou archaeology, pre-Qin history, ancient intellectual history, and the history of science and technology.
