The World Of Measurements
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. The dust jacket shows some wear and light soiling consistent with age. The boards appear intact with no major damage.
A fascinating work of popular science and history, The World of Measurements chronicles humanity's long and remarkable journey to quantify, standardize, and make sense of the physical world. H. Arthur Klein presents a sweeping account of how measurements — from the earliest cubit to the modern metric system — have shaped civilizations, driven scientific revolutions, and underpinned everyday life. With clarity and authority, the book uncovers the surprising stories behind units of length, weight, time, temperature, and beyond, illustrating the profound human ingenuity required to impose order on the observable universe. Written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, it argues that the history of measurement is, at its core, the history of science itself, making it essential reading for anyone curious about the foundations of the modern world.
Author: H. Arthur Klein
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Simon & Schuster
Genre: Science
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. The dust jacket shows some wear and light soiling consistent with age. The boards appear intact with no major damage.
A fascinating work of popular science and history, The World of Measurements chronicles humanity's long and remarkable journey to quantify, standardize, and make sense of the physical world. H. Arthur Klein presents a sweeping account of how measurements — from the earliest cubit to the modern metric system — have shaped civilizations, driven scientific revolutions, and underpinned everyday life. With clarity and authority, the book uncovers the surprising stories behind units of length, weight, time, temperature, and beyond, illustrating the profound human ingenuity required to impose order on the observable universe. Written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, it argues that the history of measurement is, at its core, the history of science itself, making it essential reading for anyone curious about the foundations of the modern world.