The Seven Measures of the World

by George Starbuck

Book Overview

The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical world

"Entertaining popular science and a literate tale of why things are as they are."--Kirkus Reviews

From the beginning of history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience, shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and the supernatural. We measure the world to know...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300280114
• ISBN13: 9780300280111
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 224 Pages