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Night Skies of Aboriginal Australia
A Noctuary
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Ideal for readers interested in indigenous cultures, astronomy, anthropology, and Australian arts and culture.
Written by anthropologist Diane Johnson, Night Skies of Aboriginal Australia has been in demand since its publication in 1998. It is a record of the stars and planets which pass across night-time.
By anthropologist Dianne Johnson, Night Skies of Aboriginal Australia records the Aboriginal stories tied to the stars and planets.
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Written by anthropologist Dianne Johnson, Night Skies of Aboriginal Australia has been in demand since its publication in 1998. It is a record of the stars and planets which pass across the night-time skies.
This noctuary holds not only a record of what appears in the skies and how Aboriginal people see them, but also offers an appreciation of the Aboriginal stories that are tied to the night skies and the ideas and beliefs behind them.
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Praised for its diligent research and insightful approach, this work is described as an elegant product that enriches understanding of Aboriginal astronomy. It bridges mainstream astronomy and anthropology, opening new avenues in social sciences.
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ISBN: 9781743323878
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 February 2014
Country: Australia
Imprint: Sydney University Press
Illustration: 52 b&w ill., 3 tables
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 160
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About the Author
Dianne Johnson (1947 - 2012) was a social anthropologist who worked closely with the Darug and Gundungurra peoples.
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