Hamlets mill (20 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. A truly seminal and original thesis, this is a book that should be read by anyone interested in science, myth, and the interactions between the two. In this classic work of scientific and philosophical inquiry, the authors track world myths to a common origin in early man's descriptions of cosmological activity, arguing that these remnants of ancient astronomy, suppressed by the Greeks and Romans and then forgotten, were really a form of pre-literate science. Myth became the synapse by which science was transmitted. Their truly original thesis challenges basic assumptions of Western science and theories about the transmission of knowledge.…

paperback. Condición: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Good. A truly seminal and original thesis, this is a book that should be read by anyone interested in science, myth, and the interactions between the two. In this classic work of scientific and philosophical inquiry, the authors track world myths to a common origin in early man's descriptions of cosmological activity, arguing that these remnants of ancient astronomy, suppressed by the Greeks and Romans and then forgotten, were really a form of pre-literate science. Myth became the synapse by which science was transmitted. Their truly original thesis challenges basic assumptions of Western science and theories about the transmission of knowledge.…

First Edition. 8vo, pp. xx, 553. Appendix, notes, bibliography, index. With drawings by Robert Howard and other illustrations. Paper over baords with cloth spine. A nice copy in slomewhat chipped and faded dj. Howard, Robert (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: New. A truly seminal and original thesis, this is a book that should be read by anyone interested in science, myth, and the interactions between the two. In this classic work of scientific and philosophical inquiry, the authors track world myths to a common origin in early man's descriptions of cosmological activity, arguing that these remnants of ancient astronomy, suppressed by the Greeks and Romans and then forgotten, were really a form of pre-literate science. Myth became the synapse by which science was transmitted. Their truly original thesis challenges basic assumptions of Western science and theories about the transmission of knowledge.…

Condición: acceptable. This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps.…

Softcover/Paperback. Condición: Fine. VG+ with minor shelf wear | Pages: 538.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. No Dustjacket, cloth is clean ,edge-block is fairly clean with minor discolor on top, binding is slighly loose on front endpage but intact.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good - Cash. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. General reader wear to the corners, edges, and cover. Corners have been bumped a bit. The pages show some general reader wear as well. The book is in good condition with some normal reader wear. Smudging on edges of text block. Stamps inside. Dust jacket in good condition with areas of heavier rubbing, edgewear, and small edge tears. Clear mylar cover. Stated 1st Printing. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. …

Paperback. Condición: New. A truly seminal and original thesis, this is a book that should be read by anyone interested in science, myth, and the interactions between the two. In this classic work of scientific and philosophical inquiry, the authors track world myths to a common origin in early man's descriptions of cosmological activity, arguing that these remnants of ancient astronomy, suppressed by the Greeks and Romans and then forgotten, were really a form of pre-literate science. Myth became the synapse by which science was transmitted. Their truly original thesis challenges basic assumptions of Western science and theories about the transmission of knowledge.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Good. First Printing. This hardcover book is in good condition with a solid binding and minimal wear. The blue cloth cover shows slight signs of use but retains its integrity. There are no visible inscriptions, signatures, or library markings. The dust jacket is not present in the photos, so its condition is unknown. ### unknown (dust jacket not visible in photos).…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. First Edition. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. First edition. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Book has notable mildew smell. Dust jacket has staining and previous pricing sticker along with moderate chipping and tearing resulting in slight paper loss; jacket has been put in a mylar sleeve. Boards have minor staining and bumping. Binding is sound. Page edges have light spotting and smudging. Interior text and images are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First edition THUS. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Illustrated (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; Second Printing. 505 pages; minor stains on the top exterior edge of textblock. Minor markings on front and rear endpapers. Minor creasing on spine Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages. ; Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. …

hardcover. Condición: Good. DUST JACKET. First Printing. First Printing. Pages are crisp and clean, no marking. Dust jacket has some tears. Binding is tight/good.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. 1st Edition. Hardcover - clean, no marks, clean inside, clean dj - from a private collection - First Edition, clean copy with Good/Fair intact dj with some edgewear.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Cover is in good condition, save for minimal corner bumping and remnants of DJ (from behing adhered to cover). DJ is unclipped, adhered to cover, and in very good condition; save for minor rubbing, scuffing to spine, and edge wear. Text is otherwise tight in binding. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout, save for some discoloration (blue and red) to textblock. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Leinen. Condición: gut. Erste Aufl. dieser Ausgabe. Fadengehefteter grauer Ganzleineneinband mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel, Lesebändchen und fotografisch gestaltetem Schutzumschlag. Der Umschlag leicht (rand-) berieben, der Kopfschnitt leicht berieben, der Nachsatz am Hinterdeckel mit Rest eines entfernten eingeklebten Papiers, der fliegende Nachsatz ebd. mit leichter Bereibung, ansonsten rundum guter Erhaltungszustand. "Die Mühle des Hamlet enthält den Bericht über eine faszinierende Expedition der Autoren durch die Kulturgeschichte der Menschheit. Gestützt auf zahllose Dokumente aus fast aller Welt und eine entsprechend umfangreiche Bibliographie gelingt es den Autoren überzeugend und detailliert nachzuweisen, daß die großen universellen Mythen - unter denen die Mühle des Hamlet oder vielmehr die des skandinavischen Amlothi nur als das Ende einer langen Kette zu sehen ist - einen gemeinsamen Ursprung haben, der nicht auf der Erde zu finden ist, sondern im Sternhimmel: Der Mythos ist eine Sprache für die Darstellung, die Überlieferung und die Handhabung eines umfangreichen und komplexen Korpus astronomischer Kenntnisse gewesen und damit - als Sprache der astronomisch berechenbaren und strukturierbaren Zeit - der Ursprung des wissenschaftlichen Denkens. Schon vor etwa sechstausend Jahren haben die Sumerer eine vollständige Kenntnis der Präzession der Äquinoktialpunkte besessen, ein Wissen, das wiederum nur als systematische Zusammenfassung einer schon über tausende von Jahren existenten Tradition von Beobachtung und mündlicher Überlieferung erklärbar ist. Was die Entdeckung dieses erstaunlich weit zurückliegenden Ursprungs der Naturwissenschaft bisher verhindert hatte, war die unerwartete Tatsache, daß der Mensch schon über astronomische Vorstellungsbilder verfügt und damit gemessen und gerechnet haben muß, bevor er überhaupt schreiben konnte, und daß seine Ausdrucksweise die des Mythos und nicht die der mathematischen Darstellung gewesen ist. Das Buch läßt die Unhaltbarkeit der gängigen Vorstellung deutlich werden, die Weltbilder unserer Vorfahren ließen sich allein aus den vermeintlichen Inhalten der Mythen ermitteln als handele es sich dabei um wörtlich zu nehmende Beschreibungen primitiven Götterglaubens oder um Texte einer modernen Autoren-Literatur. Die revolutionären Thesen Giorgio de Santillanas und Hertha von Dechends beruhen vielmehr auf der systematischen Suche nach Invarianten - jener von einer gigantischen Explosion des Wissens aus prähistorischer Zeit herrührenden intellektuellen Hintergrundstrahlung, die uns im Rauschen des Mythos verborgen erreicht." (Verlagstext) Giorgio Diaz de Santillana, international auch George D. Santillana (* 30. Mai 1902 in Rom; gestorben 1974 in Beverly, Massachusetts), war ein italienischstämmiger US-amerikanischer Wissenschaftsphilosoph und Wissenschaftshistoriker. De Santillana glaubte, dass die Wurzeln westlicher Wissenschaft schon bei den Vorsokratikern und in noch älteren, nur in Mythen überlieferten Zeiten zu finden waren, das Thema seines Buches mit Hertha von Dechend "Hamlet s Mill" (1969). Darin wird der These nachgegangen, in den Mythen antiker Völker (wie den Ägyptern, Griechen und Babyloniern) wären astronomische Beobachtungen (wie der 26000-Jahres-Zyklus der Präzession der Äquinoktien) verborgen. Hertha von Dechend (* 5. Oktober 1915 in Heidelberg; gestorben 23. April 2001 in Frankfurt am Main) war eine Professorin am Institut für Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften der Universität Frankfurt am Main, die mit ihren Thesen zu den astronomischen Kenntnissen im prähistorischen Zeitalter bekannt wurde. Während ihrer Promotion (Die kultische und mythische Bedeutung des Schweins in Indonesien und Ozeanien, 1939) war ihr erstmals klar geworden, dass die Mythen der Südsee-Bewohner nur verstanden werden konnten, wenn deren naturwissenschaftlicher, speziell astronomischer Sinn entschlüsselt werde. (Wikipedia) In deutscher Sprache. X, 522, (2) pages. Groß 8° (168 x 245mm).…