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Engineering & Transportation

The Story of Measurement

The Story of Measurement
- A blend of history and science, it delves into all measurable aspects, including temperature, earthquakes, and radioactivity
- It also explores the realms of music, blood, and societal attitudes
- Additionally, it traces the roots of the metric system back to the French Revolution
The first fully illustrated guide to the human passion for measurement:of our experiences, our surroundings, and the universe.

This lively survey covers an astonishing array of subjects, from the earliest currency to the birth of the meter, from the force of hurricanes to body mass index, from air pressure, earthquakes, and pollen counts to happiness, blood types, and intelligence. Each measuring method is put into its proper historical context and explained in detail.

The book follows the same format as Andrew Robinson's popular The Story of Writing. It is organized into three broad sectionsâ€”The Meaning of Measurement, Measuring Nature, and Measuring Manâ€”which are then broken down into chapters. Each chapter features a series of self-contained spreads that deal with a specific topic. The wide range of illustrations spans the history of the world and its diverse cultures. 250 illustrations, 120 in color.
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Blue and White
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780500513675
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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