Chasing the sun : the epic story of the star that gives us life
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Madison - Adult Non-Fiction | 523.7 C6786c | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Random House, c2010.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxxi, 574 pages : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [519]-552) and index.
Description
Presents a chronicle of humanity's historical, mythological and scientific relationship with the sun, drawing on various world cultures to explore such topics as the religious beliefs of Ancient Egypt, Galileo's early discoveries of sun spots and the modern world's efforts to address global warming.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cohen, R. (2010). Chasing the sun: the epic story of the star that gives us life . Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cohen, Richard, 1947-. 2010. Chasing the Sun: The Epic Story of the Star That Gives Us Life. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cohen, Richard, 1947-. Chasing the Sun: The Epic Story of the Star That Gives Us Life Random House, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cohen, Richard. Chasing the Sun: The Epic Story of the Star That Gives Us Life Random House, 2010.
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