The first astronomers : how Indigenous Elders read the stars. / Duane Hamacher, with Ghillar Michael Anderson, Ron Day, Segar Passi, Alo Tapim (OAM), David Bosun, and John Barsa
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- Hamacher, Duane, author
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- St Leonards, New South Wales : Allen & Unwin, 2022
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- 9781761063800 (EPUB)
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"Our eyes have been drawn away from the heavens to our screens. We no longer look to the sky to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. Most of us cannot even see the Milky Way. But First Nations Elders of 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 shows us how respectful collaborations can drive exciting and innovative solutions to global challenges that impact us all." --Project website.
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