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A brief history of timekeeping : the science of marking time, from Stonehenge to atomic clocks / Chad Orzel.

Orzel, Chad, (author.).

Summary:
"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781953295606
  • ISBN: 1953295606
  • Physical Description: 324 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Dallas, TX : BenBella Books, Inc., [2022]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject: Clocks and watches > History.
Chronology.
Space and time.
Timekeeping.

Available copies

  • 5 of 5 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Gettysburg Library 681.113 ORZEL (Text)
Memorial: This book is donated in memory of Steve Lund, with respect and admiration, by Eileen and Norbert Mathias
35740635816630 Nonfiction Available -
Lower Macungie Library 681.113 ORZ (Text) 33400001566598 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Mason-Dixon Public Library Adults 681.1 ORZ Nonfiction (Text) 34262000771457 Main Room Available -
Whitehall Township Public Library 681.113 ORZE (Text) 36305002955814 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Bethlehem Main Library 681.113 (Text) 33062009549487 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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