The Discovery Of Time
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The Discovery Of Time
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Author : Stephen Edelston Toulmin
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1982-05-15
The Discovery Of Time written by Stephen Edelston Toulmin and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982-05-15 with Philosophy categories.
"A discussion of the historical development of our ideas of time as they relate to nature, human nature and society. . . . The excellence of The Discovery of Time is unquestionable."—Martin Lebowitz, The Kenyon Review
The Discovery Of Time
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Author : Stephen Edelston Toulmin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
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The Man Who Found Time
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Author : Jack Repcheck
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2008-12-15
The Man Who Found Time written by Jack Repcheck and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-15 with Science categories.
There are three men whose contributions helped free science from the straitjacket of theology. Two of the three-Nicolaus Copernicus and Charles Darwin-are widely known and heralded for their breakthroughs. The third, James Hutton, never received the same recognition, yet he profoundly changed our understanding of the earth and its dynamic forces. Hutton proved that the earth was likely millions of years old rather than the biblically determined six thousand, and that it was continuously being shaped and re-shaped by myriad everyday forces rather than one cataclysmic event. In this expertly crafted narrative, Jack Repcheck tells the remarkable story of this Scottish gentleman farmer and how his simple observations on his small tract of land led him to a theory that was in direct confrontation with the Bible and that also provided the scientific proof that would spark Darwin's theory of evolution. It is also the story of Scotland and the Scottish Enlightenment, which brought together some of the greatest thinkers of the age, from David Hume and Adam Smith to James Watt and Erasmus Darwin. Finally, it is a story about the power of the written word. Repcheck argues that Hutton's work was lost to history because he could not describe his findings in graceful and readable prose. (Unlike Darwin's Origin of the Species, Hutton's one and only book was impenetrable.) A marvelous narrative about a little-known man and the science he founded, The Man Who Found Time is also a parable about the power of books to shape the history of ideas.
The Discovery Of Time
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Author : Stuart McCready
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
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A Brief History Of Timekeeping
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Author : Chad Orzel
language : en
Publisher: BenBella Books
Release Date : 2022-01-25
A Brief History Of Timekeeping written by Chad Orzel and has been published by BenBella Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-25 with Science categories.
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 desire for ever-better timekeeping has spurred technological innovation and sparked theories that radically reshaped our understanding of the universe and our place in it. Orzel, a physicist and the bestselling author of Breakfast with Einstein and How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog continues his tradition of demystifying thorny scientific concepts by using the clocks and calendars central to our everyday activities as a jumping-off point to explore the science underlying the ways we keep track of our time. Ancient solstice markers (which still work perfectly 5,000 years later) depend on the basic astrophysics of our solar system; mechanical clocks owe their development to Newtonian physics; and the ultra-precise atomic timekeeping that enables GPS hinges on the predictable oddities of quantum mechanics. Along the way, Orzel visits the delicate negotiations involved in Gregorian calendar reform, the intricate and entirely unique system employed by the Maya, and how the problem of synchronizing clocks at different locations ultimately required us to abandon the idea of time as an absolute and universal quantity. Sharp and engaging, A Brief History of Timekeeping is a story not just about the science of sundials, sandglasses, and mechanical clocks, but also the politics of calendars and time zones, the philosophy of measurement, and the nature of space and time itself. For those interested in science, technology, or history, or anyone who’s ever wondered about the instruments that divide our days into moments: the time you spend reading this book may fly, and it is certain to be well spent.
The Discovery Of Time
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Author : James T. Shotwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1915
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Time Travel
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Author : James Gleick
language : en
Publisher: Pantheon
Release Date : 2016
Time Travel written by James Gleick and has been published by Pantheon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with History categories.
Presents an exploration of time travel that details its subversive origins, evolution in literature and science, and enduring influence on the understanding of time itself.
The Discovery Of Time Stephen Toulmin June Goodfield 1 Publ
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Author : Stephen Toulmin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965
The Discovery Of Time Stephen Toulmin June Goodfield 1 Publ written by Stephen Toulmin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Cosmology categories.
The Discovery Of Time
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Author : James Thomson Shotweel
language : en
Publisher:
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Time S Arrow Time S Cycle
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Author : Stephen Jay Gould
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 1988
Time S Arrow Time S Cycle written by Stephen Jay Gould and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Science categories.
Examines scientific theories pertaining to the measurement of earth's history.