Meteorite / Maria Golia.
| Author/creator | Golia, Maria |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London : Reaktion Books, 2015. |
| Description | 208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 21 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Subtitle on cover : Nature and culture |
| Series | Earth series Earth series (Reaktion Books (Firm)) ^A1257043 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Alpha and omega -- Fallen gods -- To have and to hold -- All things said and done -- Strange landings. |
| Abstract | Meteorites are among the rarest objects on Earth, yet they have left a pervasive mark on our planet and civilization. Arriving amidst thunderous blasts and flame-streaked skies, meteorites were once thought to be messengers from the gods, embodiments of the divine. Prized for their outlandish qualities, meteorites are a collectible, a commodity, objects of art and artists' desires and a literary muse. 'Meteorite hunting' is an adventurous, lucrative profession for some, and an addictive hobby for thousands of others. Meteorite: Nature and Culture is a unique, richly illustrated cultural history of these ancient and mysterious phenomena. Taking in a wide range of sources Maria Golia pays homage to the scientists, scholars and aficionados who have scoured the skies and combed the Earth's most unforgiving reaches for meteorites, contributing to a body of work that situates our planet and ourselves within the vastness of the Universe. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-197) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016417226 |
| ISBN | 9781780234977 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 178023497X (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |