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2022 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNER — HISTORY: GENERAL ". . . inherently interesting, unique, and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and academic library Physics of Time & Scientific Measurement history collections, and supplemental curriculum studies lists.” — Midwest Book Review "A wonderful look into understanding and recording time, Orzel’s latest is appropriate for all readers who are curious about those ticks and tocks that mark nearly every aspect of our lives." — Booklist “A thorough, enjoyable exploration of the history and science behind measuring time.” — Foreword Reviews It’s all a matter of time—literally. From the movements of the spheres to the slipperiness of relativity, the story of science unfolds through the fascinating history of humanity’s efforts to keep time. Our modern lives are ruled by clocks and watches, smartphone apps and calendar programs. While our gadgets may be new, however, the drive to measure and master time is anything but—and in A Brief History of Timekeeping , Chad Orzel traces the path from Stonehenge to your smartphone. Predating written language and marching on through human history, the de

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Author

Chad Orzel; OverDrive, Inc

Publisher

BenBella Books, Inc

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9781953295941

Category

science

Subjects

Science, Astronomy, Stem

Rating

4.3 / 5 (79 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14