Garfield, Simon
Timekeepers: How the World Became Obsessed With Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782113218
- author:
- Garfield, Simon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Timekeepers: How the World Became Obsessed with Time
This fascinating exploration delves into our complex relationship with time, tracing its evolution over the last 250 years. From the early days of timing life by the sun to the modern obsession with atomic precision, Simon Garfield's engaging narrative reveals the intriguing stories behind our fixation on this arbitrary concept.
Through a rich tapestry of anecdotes and historical accounts, Timekeepers sheds new light on how we have perceived, contained and saved time, from innovative clock designs to the challenges of managing our daily schedules. A captivating history that will help you understand the significance of time in your own life.
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