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Time in History: Views of Time from Prehistory to ... by Whitrow, G.J. Paperback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 0192852116
- EAN
- 9780192852113
- Date of Publication
- 1989-10-19
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Paperback / softback
- Release Title
- Time in History: Views of Time from Prehistory to the Present Day
- Artist
- Whitrow, G.J.
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0192852116
ISBN-13
9780192852113
eBay Product ID (ePID)
76919
Product Key Features
Book Title
Time in History : Views of Time from Prehistory to the Present Day
Number of Pages
228 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Time, World, Astronomy
Publication Year
1989
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, History
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
88-004245
Reviews
'Whitrow's staightforward approach guides the reader with equal easethrough the mathematical complexities of measuring time and intricatephilosophies that have been inspired by it.'Books, 'Whitrow's staightforward approach guides the reader with equal ease through the mathematical complexities of measuring time and intricate philosophies that have been inspired by it.'Books, 'fascinating survey of "time" as it has been seen throughout history ...This history of time is both authoritative and thought-provoking, and essentialreading for anyone fascinated by time.' New Scientist, 'No one is better qualified than G.J. Whitrow to review ideas of time down the ages. His book is well written and judiciously selective. This is an admirable survey, authoritative and readable, of the evolution of our awareness of time and our methods of measuring it.'Times Literary Supplement, 'If you have any interest in time ... buy it:it's not expensive. Then read it;scientist or non-scientist, you'll enjoy it and probably learn quite a lot.'Derek Howse, 'If you have any interest in time ... buy it: it's not expensive. Then read it; scientist or non-scientist, you'll enjoy it and probably learn quite a lot.'Derek Howse, 'If you have any interest in time ... buy it: it's not expensive. Thenread it; scientist or non-scientist, you'll enjoy it and probably learn quite alot.'Derek Howse, 'fascinating survey of "time" as it has been seen throughout history ... This history of time is both authoritative and thought-provoking, and essential reading for anyone fascinated by time.' New Scientist, 'Whitrow's staightforward approach guides the reader with equal ease through the mathematical complexities of measuring time and intricate philosophies that have been inspired by it.' Books
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
529/.09
Table Of Content
Preface; Part I - Introduction; Part II - Time in Antiquity and the Middle Ages; Part III - Time in the Modern World; Appendices; References; Index.
Synopsis
Never before has time obsessed humanity as much as now. The more accurately we measure it, the more it worries us. Although we complain that it passes too quickly, we seldom question its fundamental characteristics or the methods we use to measure it. Having grown so accustomed to the ideas of time, history, and evolution, we find it hard to imagine that these concepts were not always considered important. If, however, we wish to understand why time dominates our way of life and thought, we must examine the role it has played throughout history. G.J. Whitrow provides just the study we need. His compelling, groundbreaking volume traces the evolution of our general awareness of time and its significance from the dawn of history to the present day. He examines not only the development of our methods of measuring time, but also discusses how changing concepts of time have influenced history itself. From prehistoric times to the twentieth century, and ranging from Ancient Egypt, Greece, Israel, the Islamic World, India, and China, to Europe and America, Whitrow presents an absorbing account of the different ways that various civilizations throughout history have perceived time., This compelling, groundbreaking volume traces the evolution of our general awareness of time and its significance from the dawn of history to the present day. G.J. Whitrow examines not only the development of our methods of measuring time, but also discusses how changing concepts of time have influenced history itself. From prehistoric times to the twentieth century, and ranging from Ancient Egypt, Greece, Israel, the Islamic World, India, and China, to Europe and America, he presents an absorbing account of the different ways that various civilizations throughout history have perceived time., In this intriguing book G.J. Whitrow traces the evolution of our general awareness of time and its significance from the dawn of history to the present day. His absorbing study ranges from Ancient Egypt and Persia, Greece, and Israel, to the Islamic world, India and China, and Europe and America, showing the different ways time has been perceived by various civilizations.
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