{"id":8117145567526,"title":"Humanities for Polymaths","handle":"humanities-for-polymaths","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/Stone_Tower_100x100.png?v=1546616956\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/Stone_Tower_100x100.png?v=1546616956\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #307c50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor Patrick Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #307c50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN 9798985255331\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #307c50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #307c50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePages 152\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn fifteen essays ranging from archaeology to astronomy and medicine to music, Patrick Hunt presents readers with rich and vibrant readings derived from intellectual curiosity and a worldview that bridges the humanities and science. Hunt’s wide-ranging interests and expertise offer insights regarding the past and the present in a kaleidoscopic vision of a meaningful and coherent world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis rich and detailed book touches on topics that span more than three thousand years of history. Among the subjects discussed are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eÖtzi the Iceman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProto-Elamite Animal Sculptures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePersian Paradise Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHannibal’s Elephants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Order of the Golden Fleece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAlbrecht Dürer’s Star Charts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMozart and Mathematics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDerived from more than four decades of experiences in museums, some of the world’s finest libraries, on archaeological excavations, and leading expeditions around the globe, Hunt presents essays that will enrich readers on a wide array of subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"color: #2e663b;\"\u003ePatrick Hunt is an archaeologist, art historian, historian, composer, linguist, poet, and world explorer. His Ph.D. is in Archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology, UCL, (University of London). He has been teaching at Stanford University since 1993 and is a National Geographic Expeditions Expert. The author of more than 25 books and 100 \u003cbr class=\"\"\u003epeer-reviewed articles, he’s a National Lecturer for the Archaeological Institute of America and a frequent featured scholar for PBS, National Geographic, and NOVA documentaries. Among his many books are: Hannibal; When Empires Clash; Ten Discoveries that Rewrote History, Olympian Visions: Mythology in Art, Caravaggio, Wine Journeys: Myth and History, and Greek Musings: Memories and Fables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2022-06-17T10:16:51-04:00","created_at":"2023-02-01T15:38:03-05:00","vendor":"Stone Tower Press","type":"Books","tags":["history","humanities","Patrick Hunt"],"price":1895,"price_min":1895,"price_max":1895,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44350187405606,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9798985255331","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Humanities for Polymaths","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1895,"weight":312,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9798985255331","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Humanities_for_Polymaths_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1675283884","\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Humanities_for_Polymaths_Back_Cover.jpg?v=1675283884"],"featured_image":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Humanities_for_Polymaths_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1675283884","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":32829945610534,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":2701,"width":1801,"src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Humanities_for_Polymaths_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1675283884"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":2701,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Humanities_for_Polymaths_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1675283884","width":1801},{"alt":null,"id":32829945643302,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.666,"height":2701,"width":1800,"src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Humanities_for_Polymaths_Back_Cover.jpg?v=1675283884"},"aspect_ratio":0.666,"height":2701,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Humanities_for_Polymaths_Back_Cover.jpg?v=1675283884","width":1800}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/Stone_Tower_100x100.png?v=1546616956\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/Stone_Tower_100x100.png?v=1546616956\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #307c50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor Patrick Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #307c50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN 9798985255331\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #307c50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #307c50;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePages 152\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn fifteen essays ranging from archaeology to astronomy and medicine to music, Patrick Hunt presents readers with rich and vibrant readings derived from intellectual curiosity and a worldview that bridges the humanities and science. Hunt’s wide-ranging interests and expertise offer insights regarding the past and the present in a kaleidoscopic vision of a meaningful and coherent world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis rich and detailed book touches on topics that span more than three thousand years of history. Among the subjects discussed are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eÖtzi the Iceman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProto-Elamite Animal Sculptures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePersian Paradise Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHannibal’s Elephants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Order of the Golden Fleece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAlbrecht Dürer’s Star Charts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMozart and Mathematics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDerived from more than four decades of experiences in museums, some of the world’s finest libraries, on archaeological excavations, and leading expeditions around the globe, Hunt presents essays that will enrich readers on a wide array of subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" style=\"color: #2e663b;\"\u003ePatrick Hunt is an archaeologist, art historian, historian, composer, linguist, poet, and world explorer. His Ph.D. is in Archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology, UCL, (University of London). He has been teaching at Stanford University since 1993 and is a National Geographic Expeditions Expert. The author of more than 25 books and 100 \u003cbr class=\"\"\u003epeer-reviewed articles, he’s a National Lecturer for the Archaeological Institute of America and a frequent featured scholar for PBS, National Geographic, and NOVA documentaries. Among his many books are: Hannibal; When Empires Clash; Ten Discoveries that Rewrote History, Olympian Visions: Mythology in Art, Caravaggio, Wine Journeys: Myth and History, and Greek Musings: Memories and Fables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}