米兰达•布鲁斯－米特福德 毕业于英国伦敦大学亚非学院，主修社会人类学。之后又获得东方宗教研究文学硕士。她曾协助编写朗曼公司出版的《世界少数民族名录》、《葛洛夫艺术百科》，《劳伦斯神话大百科》。她曾多次在索斯比拍卖会、伦敦大学亚非学院、英国博物馆等地举行学术演讲，同时还被邀请为东南亚艺术之旅的主讲嘉宾。 菲利普威尔金森 曾在历史、宗教、神话及艺术等领域撰写过五十多种图书，其中包括《宗教辞典》、《神话辞典》、《亲历：神话》、《亲历：宗教》以及《世界庆典仪式与习俗》等书。

Unique showcase exploring the use of signs and symbols for visual communication across design disciplines The latest in the highly collectable Communicating with Pattern series, Signs and Symbols showcases stunning examples of designs that incorporate all manner of signs, symbols, and glyphs, explaining how they can be used in contemporary design to communicate a variety of mes...(展开全部)

This beautifully illustrated volume explores the key signs and symbols of the occult. Chosen for their powerful symbolism, the illustrations in the book span from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons used in modern religion and science. Symbols of the Occult examines over 500 symbols from history, art and culture by decoding their iconography and exploring th...(展开全部)

This beautifully illustrated volume explores the key signs and symbols of the occult. Chosen for their powerful symbolism, the illustrations in the book span from the myths and legends of the ancient world to the icons used in modern religion and science. Symbols of the Occult examines over 500 symbols from history, art and culture by decoding their iconography and exploring th...(展开全部)

Editorial Reviews Whether you're a beginning student or a practicing professional, Horoscope Symbols takes you beyond your present conception of astrology into a whole new realm of understanding. Horoscope Symbols takes the beginner beyond cookbook interpretations to genuine insight, beyond superficial keywords to the fundamental principles that underlie astrology, beyond overe...(展开全部)

First printed in 1970, Natural Symbols is Douglas' most controversial work. It represents a work of anthropology in its widest sense, exploring themes such as the social meaning of natural symbols and the image of the body in society. This work focuses on the ways in which cultures select natural symbols from the body and how every natural symbol carries a social meaning. She a...(展开全部)

First printed in 1970, Natural Symbols is Douglas' most controversial work. It represents a work of anthropology in its widest sense, exploring themes such as the social meaning of natural symbols and the image of the body in society. This work focuses on the ways in which cultures select natural symbols from the body and how every natural symbol carries a social meaning. She a...(展开全部)

Editorial Reviews Whether you're a beginning student or a practicing professional, Horoscope Symbols takes you beyond your present conception of astrology into a whole new realm of understanding. Horoscope Symbols takes the beginner beyond cookbook interpretations to genuine insight, beyond superficial keywords to the fundamental principles that underlie astrology, beyond overe...(展开全部)