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A history of the measurement of time, from earliest attempts to atomic clocks. The book covers changing concepts of time; emergence of the calendar; sundials; water clocks; sandglasses; calibrated candles; water escapements; and pendulum, mechanical, electrical, quartz and atomic clocks.
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Series; Discoveries and inventions. Physical description; 64 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliography and index. Summary; Describes the changing ways of thinking about time, the emergence of the calendar, and the quest for a more accurate means of measuring time. A history of the measurement of time, from earliest attempts to atomic clocks. The book covers changing concepts of time; emergence of the calendar; sundials; water clocks; sandglasses; calibrated candles; water escapements; and pendulum, mechanical, electrical, quartz and atomic clocks. Subjects; Time - History. Clocks and watches - History. Time. Clocks and watches - History - Juvenile literature. Time - Juvenile literature. Time measurements - History. Clocks and watches - History. Timepieces: horology. Clocks - History. Clocks & chronometers ; Science ; History of science. Technology & Engineering / Manufacturing. Juvenile Non-fiction / Science & Nature / General. Science / History. Genre; Illustrated.
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Timekeeping (Discoveries & Inventions)
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British Library Publishing Division, 1992
ISBN 10: 0712302921
ISBN 13: 9780712302920
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Timekeeping (Discoveries & Inventions) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Codice articolo 7719-9780712302920
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Timekeeping
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Condizione: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 12581501-75
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Timekeeping (Discoveries & Inventions) (Discoveries & Inventions S.)
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Codice articolo 6545-9780712302920
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Timekeeping (Discoveries and Inventions)
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Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Codice articolo CHL9682270
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Timekeeping (Discoveries & Inventions) (Discoveries & Inventions S.)
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Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No inscriptions or creases. A clean, tight, bright copy of 64pp. illustrated throughout in b/w. Codice articolo 004172
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