Daston, Lorraine
Rules: A Short History of What We Live By (The Lawrence Stone Lectures)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691254081
- author:
- Daston, Lorraine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 3 x 13.2 x 13.2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rules: A Short History of What We Live By by Lorraine Daston The rules that govern our lives are ubiquitous and often invisible. From the work hours we follow to the traffic regulations that guide our daily commutes, rules shape almost every aspect of modern life. Historian Lorraine Daston explores how these rules have evolved over time, tracing their development in the Western tradition from ancient to modern times. Daston identifies three enduring kinds of rules: those that calculate and measure, laws that govern, and models that teach. She examines how these forms of rule-making have been used across various domains, including law, cooking, military strategy, and even games. By studying the history of rules, Daston reveals how they can change over time, becoming more rigid or flexible as societal needs evolve. This book offers a fascinating perspective on the constraints that guide us, revealing both the diversity and persistence of rule-making across cultures and centuries.
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