Beyond Measure The Hidden History of Measurement from Cubits to Quantum Constants |
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| Author:
| Vincent, James |
| ISBN: | 978-1-324-03585-5 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2022 |
| Publisher: | W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $32.50 |
Book Description:
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A New Yorker Best Book of 2022
Finalist for the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science & Technology
A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day.
A New Yorker Best Book of 2022
Finalist for the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science & Technology
A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day.