Duane Hamacher Elders Knowledge Holders (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Our eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way. But First Nations Elders around the world still maintain this knowledge, and there is much we can learn from them. These Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land. How does this work, and how can we better understand our place in the universe? Guided by six First Nations Elders, Duane Hamacher takes us on a journey across space and time to reveal the wisdom of the first astronomers. These living systems of knowledge challenge conventional ideas about the nature of science and the longevity of oral tradition. Indigenous science is dynamic, adapting to changes in the skies and on Earth, pointing the way for a world facing the profound disruptions of climate change. The First Astronomers is the first book to reveal the rich knowledge of the stars and the planets held by First Peoples around the world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL -The First AstronomersÂis the first book to reveal the rich knowledge of the stars and the planets held by First Peoples around the world.Shortlisted, Best Nonfiction, Indie Book AwardsOur eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way. But First Nations Elders around the world still maintain this knowledge, and there is much we can learn from them.These Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land. How does this work, and how can we better understand our place in the universe?Guided by six First Nations Elders, Duane Hamacher takes us on a journey across space and time to reveal the wisdom of the first astronomers. These living systems of knowledge challenge conventional ideas about the nature of science and the longevity of oral tradition. Indigenous science is dynamic, adapting to changes in the skies and on Earth, pointing the way for a world facing the profound disruptions of climate change.'This book marks a profound paradigm shift in our understanding of Indigenous scientific traditions, how they are transmitted, and their relevance to life today.' -ÂProfessor Marcia Langton, University of Melbourne'A ground-breaking book of enormous scope.' -ÂBrian Schmidt, Nobel Laureate in Physics'A glimpse into Indigenous ways of reading landscapes reflected in the night sky through ancient processes of inquiry.' -ÂDr Tyson Yunkaporta, author ofÂSand Talk'A wonderful combination of scholarship and poetry.' -ÂDr Annette S. Lee, Lakota astrophysicist'Beautiful, engaging, and startlingly profound.'Â-ÂAlan Duffy, Professor of Astrophysics xiv, 290 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 24 cm. #061225 Aboriginal Australian -- Folklore Ethnoastronomy Aboriginal Australians -- History Torres Strait Islanders -- History Indigenous peoples -- History Stars Constellations Galaxies Astronomy, Aboriginal Australian Southern sky (Astronomy) Aboriginal Australians -- Folklore Astronomy Solar system Popular science Indigenous peoples Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Our eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way. But First Nations Elders around the world still maintain this knowledge, and there is much we can learn from them. These Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land. How does this work, and how can we better understand our place in the universe? Guided by six First Nations Elders, Duane Hamacher takes us on a journey across space and time to reveal the wisdom of the first astronomers. These living systems of knowledge challenge conventional ideas about the nature of science and the longevity of oral tradition. Indigenous science is dynamic, adapting to changes in the skies and on Earth, pointing the way for a world facing the profound disruptions of climate change. The First Astronomers is the first book to reveal the rich knowledge of the stars and the planets held by First Peoples around the world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Our eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way. But First Nations Elders around the world still maintain this knowledge, and there is much we can learn from them. These Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land. How does this work, and how can we better understand our place in the universe? Guided by six First Nations Elders, Duane Hamacher takes us on a journey across space and time to reveal the wisdom of the first astronomers. These living systems of knowledge challenge conventional ideas about the nature of science and the longevity of oral tradition. Indigenous science is dynamic, adapting to changes in the skies and on Earth, pointing the way for a world facing the profound disruptions of climate change. The First Astronomers is the first book to reveal the rich knowledge of the stars and the planets held by First Peoples around the world. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers Nice copy octavo xiv + 290pp., colour & b/w plates, text ills., glossary, references, index, Small corner clipped from front end paper o/w a nice copy.

reprint softback with stiff wrappers As New large octavo xiv + 290pp., colour plates, text ills., maps, glossary, references, index, Aboriginal Elders are expert observers of the stars. They teach that everything on the land is reflected in the sky, and everything in the sky is reflected on the land. How does this work, and how can we better understand our place in the universe? Guided by six First Nations Elders, Duane Hamacher takes us on a journey across space and time to reveal the wisdom of the first astronomers.