Moon
(Book)
Author
Status
General Shelving - 3rd Floor
QB581 .W624 2014
1 available
QB581 .W624 2014
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Shelving - 3rd Floor | QB581 .W624 2014 | On Shelf |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
198 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Long before a rocket hit the Man in the Moon in the eye in Georges Méliès's early film Le Voyage dans la Lune, the earth's lone satellite had entranced humans. We have worshipped it as a deity, believed it to cause madness, used it as a means of organizing time, and we now know that it manipulates the tides--our understanding of the moon continues to evolve. Following the moon from its origins to its rich cultural resonance in literature, art, religion, and politics, Moon provides a comprehensive account of the significance of our lunar companion..."--Book flap.
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SACFinal081324
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Williams, E. M. (2014). Moon . Reaktion Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Williams, Edgar Mark, 1960-. 2014. Moon. London, UK: Reaktion Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Williams, Edgar Mark, 1960-. Moon London, UK: Reaktion Books, 2014.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Williams, E. M. (2014). Moon. London, UK: Reaktion Books.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Williams, Edgar Mark. Moon Reaktion Books, 2014.
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