The History Of Modern Astronomy In Japan

Author : Tomokazu Kogure
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030570613

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The History of Modern Astronomy in Japan by Tomokazu Kogure Pdf

This book considers the history of modern astronomy and astrophysics in Japan by comparing with the development of astrophysics in western countries. Astrophysics essentially arose in three separate fields: astronomical spectroscopy, stellar structure, and survey of celestial objects. This book introduces readers to the state of astronomy back to the Tokugawa era (18th – 19th centuries), when the chief task of astronomers was limited to the calendar making. With the so-called Meiji revolution (1868), the situation drastically changed. The Meiji Government promoted the modernization of Japan by hiring numbers of foreign instructors in political, social, and cultural affairs, including Construction of Observatory and University. Then the foreign studies of Japanese researchers lasted for many years. After the Second World War, Japan experienced great social and economical growth allowing the constructions of large optical, radio, and space instruments. With this background astrophysics progressed and eventually flourished. The book ends by highlighting Japanese contributions to international collaboration up to the early 21st century. Readers of this book will understand how astrophysics has grown into one of the major sciences in Japan, and how the works of individual astronomers are contributing to the global advancement of knowledge of the universe.

Author : Shigeru Nakayama
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 0196265339

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A History of Japanese Astronomy by Shigeru Nakayama Pdf

Author : Helaine Selin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1140 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9789401714167

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Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Westen Cultures by Helaine Selin Pdf

The Encyclopaedia fills a gap in both the history of science and in cultural stud ies. Reference works on other cultures tend either to omit science completely or pay little attention to it, and those on the history of science almost always start with the Greeks, with perhaps a mention of the Islamic world as a trans lator of Greek scientific works. The purpose of the Encyclopaedia is to bring together knowledge of many disparate fields in one place and to legitimize the study of other cultures' science. Our aim is not to claim the superiority of other cultures, but to engage in a mutual exchange of ideas. The Western aca demic divisions of science, technology, and medicine have been united in the Encyclopaedia because in ancient cultures these disciplines were connected. This work contributes to redressing the balance in the number of reference works devoted to the study of Western science, and encourages awareness of cultural diversity. The Encyclopaedia is the first compilation of this sort, and it is testimony both to the earlier Eurocentric view of academia as well as to the widened vision of today. There is nothing that crosses disciplinary and geographic boundaries, dealing with both scientific and philosophical issues, to the extent that this work does. xi PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Many years ago I taught African history at a secondary school in Central Africa.

Author : Shigeru Nakayama
Publisher : Global Oriental
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004213074

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The Orientation of Science and Technology by Shigeru Nakayama Pdf

Shigeru Nakayama has been at the forefront of redirecting conventional East Asian science and technology, arguing that ‘orientation of science’ refers not only to the direction of science but also implies a turning to Eastern science. Recently, he has been arguing for implementation of a ‘Service Science’, linked to rights and needs of mankind.

Author : Mauro D'Onofrio,Roberto Rampazzo,Simone Zaggia
Publisher : Springer
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319310060

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From the Realm of the Nebulae to Populations of Galaxies by Mauro D'Onofrio,Roberto Rampazzo,Simone Zaggia Pdf

In order to outline possible future directions in galaxy research, this book wants to be a short stopover, a moment of self-reflection of the past century of achievements in this area. Since the pioneering years of galaxy research in the early 20th century, the research on galaxies has seen a relentless advance directly connected to the parallel exponential growth of new technologies. Through a series of interviews with distinguished astronomers the editors provide a snapshot of the achievements obtained in understanding galaxies. While many initial questions about their nature have been addressed, many are still open and require new efforts to achieve a solution. The discussions may reveal paradigms worthwhile revisiting. With the help of some of those scientists who have contributed to it, the editors sketch the history of this scientific journey and ask them for inspirations for future directions of galaxy research.

Author : Helaine Selin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 2428 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402045592

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Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures by Helaine Selin Pdf

Here, at last, is the massively updated and augmented second edition of this landmark encyclopedia. It contains approximately 1000 entries dealing in depth with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. The entries consist of fully updated articles together with hundreds of entirely new topics. This unique reference work includes intercultural articles on broad topics such as mathematics and astronomy as well as thoughtful philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western Science, such as rationality, objectivity, and method. You’ll also find material on religion and science, East and West, and magic and science.

Author : Arne Hessenbruch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 965 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134262946

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Reader's Guide to the History of Science by Arne Hessenbruch Pdf

The Reader's Guide to the History of Science looks at the literature of science in some 550 entries on individuals (Einstein), institutions and disciplines (Mathematics), general themes (Romantic Science) and central concepts (Paradigm and Fact). The history of science is construed widely to include the history of medicine and technology as is reflected in the range of disciplines from which the international team of 200 contributors are drawn.

Author : Helaine Selin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401141796

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Astronomy Across Cultures by Helaine Selin Pdf

Astronomy Across Cultures: A History of Non-Western Astronomy consists of essays dealing with the astronomical knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside the United States and Europe. In addition to articles surveying Islamic, Chinese, Native American, Aboriginal Australian, Polynesian, Egyptian and Tibetan astronomy, among others, the book includes essays on Sky Tales and Why We Tell Them and Astronomy and Prehistory, and Astronomy and Astrology. The essays address the connections between science and culture and relate astronomical practices to the cultures which produced them. Each essay is well illustrated and contains an extensive bibliography. Because the geographic range is global, the book fills a gap in both the history of science and in cultural studies. It should find a place on the bookshelves of advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and scholars, as well as in libraries serving those groups.

Author : Tsuko Nakamura,Wayne Orchiston
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 331987229X

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The Emergence of Astrophysics in Asia by Tsuko Nakamura,Wayne Orchiston Pdf

This book examines the ways in which attitudes toward astronomy in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand and Uzbekistan have changed with the times. The emergence of astrophysics was a worldwide phenomenon during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and it gradually replaced the older-style positional astronomy, which focused on locating and measuring the movements of the planets, stars, etc.. Here you will find national overviews that are at times followed by case studies of individual notable achievements. Although the emphasis is on the developments that occurred around 1900, later pioneering efforts in Australian, Chinese, Indian and Japanese radio astronomy are also included. As the first book ever published on the early development of astrophysics in Asia, the authors fill a chronological and technological void. Though others have already written about earlier astronomical developments in Asia, and about the recent history of astronomy in various Asian nations, no one has examined the emergence of astrophysics, the so-called ‘new astronomy’ in Asia during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Author : Wayne Orchiston,Tsuko Nakamura,Richard G. Strom
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441981615

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Highlighting the History of Astronomy in the Asia-Pacific Region by Wayne Orchiston,Tsuko Nakamura,Richard G. Strom Pdf

With just 400 pages, this title provides readers with the results of recent research from some of the world's leading historians of astronomy on aspects of Arabic, Australian, Chinese, Japanese, and North and South American astronomy and astrophysics. Of particular note are the sections on Arabic astronomy, Asian applied astronomy and the history of Australian radio astronomy, and the chapter on Peruvian astronomy. This title is of particular appeal to those with research interests in applied historical astronomy; archaeoastronomy; calendars, manuscripts, and star charts; historical instruments and observatories, and the history of radio astronomy.

Author : Zhenoao Xu,W. Pankenier,Yaotiao Jiang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000-11-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 905699302X

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East-Asian Archaeoastronomy by Zhenoao Xu,W. Pankenier,Yaotiao Jiang Pdf

Historical astronomical records can play an important role in modern research, especially in the case of ancient Chinese observational data: sunspot and aurora records are important for the study of solar variability; solar and lunar eclipse records for the study of the Earth's rotation; records of Comet Hally for the study of orbital evolution; "guest star" records for the study of supernova remnants; planetary conjunction records for research in astronomical chronology. In the past, Western scientists have not been able to exploit these valuable data fully because the original records were difficult to gather and interpret, and complete English translations have not been available. East-Asian Archaeoastronomy is the first comprehensive translation into English of such historical records for modern research. The book also features an introduction to East Asian astronomy and offers guidance on how to use the records effectively. It will not only be a valuable research tool for astronomers but should also be of great interest to historians of China and Chinese science.

Author : Frank Joseph Shulman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135158095

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Japan & Korea: an Annotated Cb by Frank Joseph Shulman Pdf

First Published in 1971. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : S.M. Ansari
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401598620

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History of Oriental Astronomy by S.M. Ansari Pdf

Proceedings of the Joint Discussion-17 at the 23rd IAU General Assembly, organised by the Commission 41, held in Kyoto, Japan, August 25-26, 1997

Author : Wayne Orchiston,Mayank N. Vahia
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030627775

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Exploring the History of Southeast Asian Astronomy by Wayne Orchiston,Mayank N. Vahia Pdf

This edited volume contains 24 different research papers by members of the History and Heritage Working Group of the Southeast Asian Astronomy Network. The chapters were prepared by astronomers from Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Scotland, Sweden, Thailand and Vietnam. They represent the latest understanding of cultural and scientific interchange in the region over time, from ethnoastronomy to archaeoastronomy and more. Gathering together researchers from various locales, this volume enabled new connections to be made in service of building a more holistic vision of astronomical history in Southeast Asia, which boasts a proud and deep tradition.

Author : Thierry Montmerle,Danielle Fauque
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030986254

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Astronomers as Diplomats by Thierry Montmerle,Danielle Fauque Pdf

This book illuminates a few highly significant events in history in which astronomers have helped keep contacts between astronomers of different states in moments of international political tensions or even crises. The chapters, written by 20 international authors, focus on four periods where astronomers were particularly active in international relations: 1. The WWI period, the epoch of the creation of the IAU, in the context of the simultaneous creation of other scientific unions. The book also singles out the important role of A.S. Eddington and his network “across forbidden borders”. 2. The Cold war period and its consequences, when several countries were divided between opposite blocs. “The China crisis” is told here from different viewpoints by Chinese astronomers, both from the mainland and from Taiwan, in parallel with the evolution of astronomy in South and North Korea. Germany’s twisted path in its membership of the IAU, from its admission in 1951 to its reunification in 1991 is shown as another example. 3. The book then highlights a third period, when radio astronomers, in particular, were very active in “building bridges” between East and West. It also tells the history of how the apparently innocuous issue of the “lunar nomenclature” became extremely sensitive. The part ends on two chapters on Russian robotic missions and lunar surface features as well on the Russian participation in the “International Virtual Observatory” project. 4. The fourth part reports for the first time on the “hidden story” of the relations between the IAU and the United Nations after the “Moon race” when the United Nations decided to challenge the IAU’s authority on “extraterrestrial names”. The final chapter reviews how twenty years later UNESCO and the IAU had become strong partners in the difficult, but highly successful organization of the International Year of Astronomy (2002-2009), and of the “Astronomy and World Heritage” intitiative (2008).