Ancient Meteorology

by Liba Taub

Overview

The first book of its kind in English, Ancient Meteorology discusses Greek and Roman approaches and attitudes to this broad discipline, which in classical antiquity included not only 'weather', but occurrences such as earthquakes and comets that today would be regarded as geological, astronomical or seismological.

The range and diversity of this literature highlights the question of scholarly authority in antiquity and illustrates how writers responded to the meteorological information presented by their literary predecessors.

Ancient Meteorology will be a valuable reference tool for classicists and those with an interest in the history of science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415161961
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/15/2003
Series:	Sciences of Antiquity
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Liba Taub

Table of Contents

List of illustrations, A note on the spelling of Greek names and terms, Abbreviations, Acknowledgements, 1 ANCIENT METEOROLOGY IN GREECE AND ROME: AN INTRODUCTION, 2 PREDICTION AND THE ROLE OF TRADITION: ALMANACS AND SIGNS, PARAPE? GMATA AND POEMS, 3 EXPLAINING DIFFICULT PHENOMENA, 4 METEOROLOGY AS A MEANS TO AN END: PHILOSOPHERS AND POETS, 5 AN ENCYCLOPEDIC APPROACH, Notes, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

'Offers distinct and major advantages ... insightful ... Taub's book capably and effectively closes a gap in the literature of the history and ancient science ... It is a book that both specialists and beginners will need to use when approaching the subject.' - RHIZAI

'Reports clearly, succinctly, and with convincing control and expertise ... I warmly recommend her book.' - Classical World

'Reports clearly, succinctly, and with convincing control and expertise ... I warmly recommend her book.' - Classical World

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