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Lädt ... Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement (Original 2022; 2023. Auflage)von James Vincent (Autor)
Werk-InformationenBeyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement from Cubits to Quantum Constants von James Vincent (2022)
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This book starts off a bit slowly, but evolves in several directions, turning into a great read in the process. First, the history of measurement itself is very interesting in and of itself. Second, the interplay between measurement and political/social forces was far more important than I realized. Land measurement in the US, for example, had massive impacts on patterns of settlement, and was motivated by distinctly political factors. Parts of the book get somewhat scientific, and -- since I listened to the book -- I had to replay a few of these to understand what was being said. Overall, however, I strongly recommend this book. ( ) Recommended by Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nicolai-tangen_excellent-book-beyond-measure-the-... In this account of human made units of measurement, I would have been happier if the "beyond" part of the story featured more history and scientific method and less philosophy. The author's epilogue, which featured a lovely personal anecdote, was one of my favorite parts of the book. Recommended for all libraries. Zeige 4 von 4 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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"A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day. From the cubit to the kilogram, the humble inch to the speed of light, measurement is a powerful tool that humans invented to make sense of the world. In this revelatory work of science and social history, James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking readers from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an essential task, to the intellectual origins of the metric system in the French Revolution, and from the surprisingly animated rivalry between metric and imperial, to our current age of the "quantified self." At every turn, Vincent is keenly attuned to the political consequences of measurement, exploring how it has also been used as a tool for oppression and control. Beyond Measure reveals how measurement is not only deeply entwined with our experience of the world, but also how its history encompasses and shapes the human quest for knowledge"-- Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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