ASTROLOGY-J.V. Stewart/Astronomy/Archaeology/History/Illustr/NEW/HB/DJ/Free Ship

Description: Description: A provocative and insightful look at the place of astrology in modern thought.45 Illustrations. From the Publisher’s Description: “Do the Stars and the planets affect us? Can astrologers use the stars to predict future events? How accurate is the horoscope? Why is astrology so popular today? J.V. Stewart examines these and other questions in Astrology: What's Really in the Stars. Of the enormous literature presently available on astrology, only a handful of books and papers critically evaluate this subject, whether it be the origins of astrology or the personality and behavioral predictions that it is believed to support. In this meticulously researched work, Stewart traces the development of astrology from the nomads who settled in lower Mesopotamia to Ptolemy in Hellenistic Egypt, upon whose Tetrabiblos, with surprisingly little modification, Western astrology is based. Getting as close as possible to the original source material, Stewart includes numerous translations of ancient texts as well as photographs and illustrations throughout. By providing pertinent historical information, he shows how errors and discrepancies in horoscopic astrology keep popping up. Astrology is enjoying a resurgence today, not only as a result of mystical and New Age fads that ebb and flow over the years, but also because of a superabundance of easily acces-sible astrological material that feeds the public's endless need to transcend the present and see into the future. Astrology: What's Really in the Stars will enable readers to discern whether there is any merit to these ancient beliefs.” About the Author: J.V. Stewart, M.D., is an emergency physician and the author of numerous articles and books, including Clinical Anatomy and Pathophysiology and the soon-to-be-published The Vital Signs. Over the years he has developed an intense interest in the origins of astrology and why it continues to captivate millions of people all over the world. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) Please inquire about discounts for purchases of multiple items. Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. International shipping as appropriate (See Shipping and Payments Tab on this listing page for further details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be Ebay Standard Overseas Shipping or in Priority flat rate envelopes.Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

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Location: Riverside, Rhode Island

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