Description
Chasing the Sun: The Epic Story of the Star that Gives Us Life by Richard Cohen is a narrative non-fiction work that explores the scientific, historical and cultural significance of the Sun. Blending history, science and travel writing, the book traces humanity’s relationship with the Sun from ancient civilisations to modern solar science.
The narrative moves across time and geography, examining how different cultures have understood, worshipped and studied the Sun. From ancient Greek astronomy and Aztec ritual practice to modern climate science and solar research, Cohen connects scientific discovery with myth, literature and human belief systems. The book also explores the Sun’s influence on art, navigation, calendars and daily life.
Chasing the Sun by Richard Cohen is a wide-ranging and accessible work of popular science and cultural history, ideal for readers who enjoy intellectually rich non-fiction that connects science with human history and global culture.
