text A scheme of heaven : the history of astrology and the search for our destiny in data
- Summary
- "An illuminating look at the surprising history and science of astrology, civilization's first system of algorithms, from Babylon to the present day. Humans are pattern-matching creatures, and astrology is our grandest pattern-matching game. In th... Read more
- Contents
- To everything there is a season -- From obscure beginnings -- A quick spin around the celestial sphere -- Signs from above : Marcus Manilius and the traits of the zodiac -- Claudius Ptolemy's astrological travel guide -- How unique is a horoscope?... Read more
- Format
- text
- Description
- x, 319 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
- Publisher
- W.W. Norton & Company 2020
| Library | Location | Status |
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| TADL-WOOD | 133.509 BOX in New Non-fiction | Available |
| Library | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TADL-WOOD | 133.509 BOX in New Non-fiction | Available |