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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history, science, and significance of the study of time. Beginning with the origin of time's measurement and moving through the complexities of astronomical calculation, this thoughtful analysis unravels the means of measuring time and its segments. The author unearths the human desire to order the chaos of existence into comprehensible units, from days to centuries. This book further investigates the development of calendars and the tools that humanity has invented to observe and track the passage of seasons, years, and epochs. Richly contextualized within the broader history of science, this book illuminates the connections between calendars, chronology, and human understanding of our place in the universe. This book unveils the fascinating intersection of time and human history, and its insights offer a deeper appreciation for the intricate systems of measurement that shape our experience of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333866891_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333866891
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333866891
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