Tamsyn Barton

Power and Knowledge: Astrology, Physiognomics, and Medicine under the Roman Empire by Tamsyn Barton (1994)

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Power and Knowledge: Astrology, Physiognomics, and Medicine under the Roman Empire by Tamsyn Barton (1994) Power and Knowledge charts a history of three ancient scientiae in the Roman Empire–astrology, medical prognosis, and physiognomy (the art of discerning character or destiny from a person’s physique). Drawing on contemporary approaches in social theory and the philosophy of science, Tamsyn Barton … Read more

Ancient Astrology by Tamsyn Barton

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Ancient Astrology by Tamsyn Barton An account of astrology from its beginnings in Mesopotamia, focusing on the Greco-Roman world, Ancient Astrology examines the theoretical development and changing social and political role of astrology. Also review A Tiny Universe’s Companion: Popular Techniques in Traditional Astrology by Joy Usher Financial Significators in Traditional Astrology by Oner Doser … Read more