The First Astronomers (Author Signed Paperback Book)
Title: The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders Read the Stars
Authors: Duane Hamacher with Elders and Knowledge Holders
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781760877200
Publication Year: 2022
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Length: 304 pages
Dimensions: 15.29 x 2.29 x 23.39 cm
Price includes shipping (Australia-wide)
All proceeds go to the Australian Association for Astornmy in Culture, Inc. (Charity)
The First Astronomers is the first book to explain for general readers the rich knowledge of the stars and the planets held by First Peoples around the world.
Our eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way. But First Nations Elders around the world still maintain this knowledge, and there is much we can learn from them.
These Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land. How does this work, and how can we better understand our place in the universe?
Guided by six First Nations Elders, Duane Hamacher takes us on a journey across space and time to reveal the wisdom of the first astronomers. These living systems of knowledge challenge conventional ideas about the nature of science and the longevity of oral tradition. Indigenous science is dynamic, adapting to changes in the skies and on Earth, pointing the way for a world facing the profound disruptions of climate change. All copies will be signed by Duane Hamacher.
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