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 Patterns in the Sky An Introduction to Ethnoastronomy
Stephen M. Fabian
Probably since the beginning of humankind, people around the world have had a strong interest in the powers and beings perceived in the sky. This compelling short work helps students fully understand and appreciate the ways in which non-Western indigenous and small-scale societies perceive, conceptualize, and make use of what they astronomically observe. With its concise explanations of prominent astronomical phenomena, discussions of relevant crosscultural examples, and instructive suggestions for active field research, Patterns in the Sky is a unique and practical guide for doing ethnoastronomy. In addition, Fabian offers exercises in observational astronomy with the naked eye so that students will get closer in touch with the cosmos and natural world around them.
 $14.50 list, 125 pages 10-digit ISBN: 1-57766-181-8 13-digit ISBN: 978-1-57766-181-8 © 2001
“As a good start and a basic primer, Fabian goes a long way toward encouraging student interest and broad research in this human fascination with reaching toward the stars and beyond.” — The Journal of The Royal Anthropological Institute
“This
highly accessible treatment is tightly organized, enhanced by wonderful
epigrams, and complemented by solid exercises that make the Others’
understanding of the sky meaningful to the indoor Western mind.” —Anthony Aveni,
Colgate University Table of Contents
Introduction 1. Getting to Know the Sky: The Basics 2. The Sun 3. The Moon 4. The Stars 5. The Planets 6. Other Celestial Phenomena 7. Ethnoastronomical Fieldwork 8. Ethnoastronomy in the Context of Human Life Glossary
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