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The astronomy revolution (Record no. 7270)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781439836002 (hardback)
035 ## - SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER
System control number (WaSeSS)ssj0000534194
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency NCRA
Transcribing agency NCRA
Modifying agency NCRA
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Authentication code pcc
082 00 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 52 YOR
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Classification number SCI005000
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111 2# - MAIN ENTRY--MEETING NAME
Meeting name or jurisdiction name as entry element New Vision 400
Date of meeting (2008 :
Location of meeting Beijing, China)
210 10 - ABBREVIATED TITLE
Abbreviated title The astronomy revolution
245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title The astronomy revolution
Medium [electronic resource] :
Remainder of title 400 years of exploring the cosmos /
Statement of responsibility, etc edited by Donald G. York, Owen Gingerich, Shuang-Nan Zhang.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc Boca Raton, FL :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc CRC Press,
Date of publication, distribution, etc c2012.
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc Includes bibliographical references and index.
506 ## - RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS NOTE
Terms governing access License restrictions may limit access.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc "Exploring research domains involved with astronomy and cosmology, this interdisciplinary volume investigates and explains how the field has affected human life and perceptions of the universe. Chapters cover the historical background of the field, past and current research, the science behind astronomy, and open question raised by modern astronomical and cosmological research. Many contributors offer unique overviews of the field, covering creativity and technology in discovery, the impact of telescopes, challenges in astronomy, and questions raised by new knowledge. Appendices provide chapter summaries, contributor bios, and ellipsis projects"--
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc "Preface This book is a product of the New Vision 400 (NV400) conference held in Beijing in October 2008 in conjunction with the widely celebrated 400th anniversary of the invention of the telescope in 1608 by Hans Lipperhey (see http://nv400.uchicago.edu/). Like the conference, this book emphasizes the effects of technology on society and the origin of our understanding of a number of deep questions that arise out of scientific research, specifically astronomy and our knowledge of the cosmos. Looking beyond science questions to the role of moral responsibility in human civilizations, this volume offers the unique vantage points of contributions from both Eastern and Western cultures, which often differ dramatically in worldview and in knowledge. A Chinese-language edition of this book, to be published by Peking University Press, is also planned. Part I focuses on the general theme of creativity and technology in scientific--particularly astronomical--discovery and is based on presentations that were primarily aimed at young people at the public event preceding the NV400 conference. These discussions will be accessible to many readers regardless of their technical training. The editors structured the specific topics covered in Parts II through V around selected examples of well-recognized areas of astronomical knowledge, modern challenges, new technologies, and historical impact. The book concludes with Part VI, an investigation of "big questions": What is the origin of the laws of physics as we know them? Why do these specific laws exist? Are these laws the same everywhere? How do these scientific laws relate to the moral laws of society? Does what we know depend on cultural ways of asking the questions?"--
600 10 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Lippershey, Hans
Form subdivision Congresses.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Astronomy
General subdivision History
Form subdivision Congresses.
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650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Astronomy
General subdivision Technological innovations
Form subdivision Congresses.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Telescopes
Form subdivision Congresses.
650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element SCIENCE / Astrophysics & Space Science.
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650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element SCIENCE / Physics.
Source of heading or term bisacsh
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name York, Donald G.,
Dates associated with a name 1944-
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Gingerich, Owen.
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700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Zhang, Shuang-Nan.
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Title PHYSICSnetBASE
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio9478868">http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio9478868</a>
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          National Centre for Radio Astrophysics National Centre for Radio Astrophysics General Stacks 2012-02-15 Universal Book Service (Bill.No. 955/11 Date : 18-01-2012) 3688.27 52 YOR 16206 2015-08-12 16206 2015-08-12 Books