comprehending Heaven, Earth and time in ancient societies /
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Iain Morley, Colin Renfrew.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Cambridge University Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2010.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xv, 267 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations, maps ;
Dimensions
28 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Papers originally presented at a symposium held at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, Cambridge.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This volume explores the archaeological evidence for the development of measuring activities in numerous ancient societies. It analyses the relationship between measurement, economy, architecture, symbolism, time, cosmology, ritual, and religion among prehistoric and early historic societies throughout the world.
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Comprehending Heaven, Earth and time in ancient societies