From influence to inhabitation : the transformation of astrobiology in the early modern period /: the transformation of astrobiology in the early modern period. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: James E. Christie.
• Authors: Christie, James E
• Contents: 1. Introduction: Astrology, Extraterrestrial Life and Astrobiology.- 2. Celestial Influence as an Aid to Pluralism from Antiquity to the Renaissance.- 3. William Gilbert: Magnetism as Astrological Influence, and the Unification of the Terrestrial and Celestial Realms.- 4. Johannes Kepler: A New Astronomy, Astrological Harmonies and Living Creatures.- 5. Influence and/or Inhabitation: The Celestial Bodies between Kepler and Newton.- 6. Influence and Inhabitation Opposed.- 7. Conclusion.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 215 pages)
• Subjects: 576.8/39; Exobiology -- History; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030221690; 3030221695
• Related ISBNs: 9783030221683; 3030221687
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 9, 2019).
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