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Explores the historical meaning of time and its many perceptions and uses. This revised edition contains a new preface and discusses new findings on medieval and early-modern time keeping. Also new to this edition is discussion of contemporary high-tech uses of the watch as a mini-computer.
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Revolution in time : clocks and the making of the modern world, David S. Landes
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Revolution in time : clocks and the making of the modern world
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David S. Landes
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 502
- ISBN10
- 0674002822
- ISBN13
- 9780674002821
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Technology & Engineering, History, Philosophical Topics, References & Manuals, Philosophy, Science, Technology
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Explores the historical meaning of time and its many perceptions and uses. This revised edition contains a new preface and discusses new findings on medieval and early-modern time keeping. Also new to this edition is discussion of contemporary high-tech uses of the watch as a mini-computer.