| Description |
1 online resource |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part 1. Introduction -- Part 2. Creative engagements with dark places -- Part 3. Sensing dark landscapes -- Part 4. Non-human entanglements with dark skies -- Part 5. Dark sky communities -- Part 6. Dark sky tourism -- Part 7. Conclusion. |
| Summary |
"Dark Skies addresses a significant gap in knowledge in relation to perspectives from the arts, humanities and social sciences. In providing a new multi- and interdisciplinary field of inquiry, this book brings together engagements with dark skies from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, empirical studies and theoretical orientations. Throughout history, the relationship with dark skies has generated a sense of wonder and awe, as well as providing the basis for important cultural meanings and spiritual beliefs. However, the connection to darks skies is now under threat due to the widespread growth of light pollution and the harmful impacts that this has upon humans, non-humans and the planet we share. This book, therefore, examines the rich potential of dark skies and their relationships with place, communities and practices to provide new insights and understandings on their importance for our world in an era of climate emergency and environmental degradation. This book is intended for a wide audience. It will be of interest to scholars, students and professionals in geography, design, astronomy, anthropology, ecology, history and public policy, as well as anyone who has an interest in how we can protect the night sky for the benefit of us all and the future generations to follow"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. |
| Local Note |
Taylor & Francis Taylor & Francis eBooks: Open Access |
| Subject |
Light and darkness.
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Light and darkness -- Social aspects.
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Light pollution.
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Night -- Psychological aspects.
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Light -- Psychological aspects.
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Lighting -- Social aspects.
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light pollution.
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Light and darkness. (OCoLC)fst01938405
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Light pollution. (OCoLC)fst00998570
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Light -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00998491
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Lighting -- Social aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00998661
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Night -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01037629
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| Added Author |
Dunn, Nick, 1974- editor.
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Edensor, Tim, 1957- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Dark skies Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2024 9781032528021 (DLC) 2023042783 |
| ISBN |
9781003408444 (ebk) |
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1003408443 |
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9781032528021 (hbk) |
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9781032528038 (pbk) |
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