The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy the malay exposition of al-sanusi umm al-barahin Beyond Racism

Beyond Racism

from traditional critical readings to more theorized approaches

VI: Abraham

and a range of illustrative case studies

Originally published in 1940

The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy the malay exposition of al-sanusi umm al-barahin Beyond RacismThe History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy combines new scholarship with hands on science to bring readers into direct contact with the work of ancient astronomers. While tracing ideas from ancient Babylon to sixteenth century Europe, the book places its greatest emphasis on the Greek period, when astronomers developed the geometric and philosophical ideas that have determined the subsequent character of Western astronomy. The author approaches