Chinese Astroarchaeology

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-67201-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 342 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 653 g

Reihe: China Perspectives

This book systematically examines Chinese astroarchaeology from the Neolithic period onward, aiming to reconstruct premodern knowledge systems and articulate the intellectual foundations of traditional Chinese culture.

As an interdisciplinary field, Chinese astroarchaeology explores cosmological frameworks and the origins of civilization in ancient China. The book unveils the remarkable astronomical accomplishments of the ancient Chinese and investigates the interplay between science, technology, and traditional culture. It also discusses how the origins of astronomy relate to the origins of civilization itself. Drawing on archaeological excavations, ancient artifacts, and historical documents, the study integrates research methods and findings from archaeology, paleography, the study of ancient literature, ethnology, and astronomy. Taking a theoretical and practical approach, the book establishes a framework for Chinese astroarchaeology, opening new avenues for studying the origins of Chinese civilization and providing insights into ancient Chinese political, religious, philosophical, and scientific history.

The book will appeal to scholars and students of ancient Chinese history, the history of science, archaeology, astroarchaeology, art history, and cultural heritage studies.

Zielgruppe

General, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shi, Feng

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Alte Geschichte & Archäologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literatur: Sammlungen, Anthologien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Astroarchaeology 2. Astronomy and Human Culture in Ancient Times 3. Ancient Observations of Celestial Phenomena for Time Service 4. Ancient Astronomical Instruments 5. Records of Odd Celestial Phenomena 6. Study of the Origin of the Constellation Phenomena 7. Early Cosmological Models

Über Autor(innen)

Feng Shi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and a first-class professor, mainly focuses on the fields of ancient Chinese characters and astronomical archaeology. He also studies Shang and Zhou archaeology, pre-Qin history, ancient intellectual history, and the history of science and technology.