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Connecting Heaven and Man: The role of astronomy in ancient Chinese society and culture
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 June 2011
Abstract
This paper reviews the history of Chinese astronomy from the perspective of the rôle it played in establishing the Heaven-Man relationship in ancient China, which was politically and morally significant, and which in turn gave Chinese astronomy its most important characteristics.
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- Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Symposium S260: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture , January 2009 , pp. 98 - 106
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- Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2011
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