Beyond Measure

The Hidden History of Measurement

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James Vincent

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We measure rainfall and radiation, the depths of space and the emptiness of atoms, calories and steps, happiness and fear. If we could not measure then we could not observe the world around us; we could not experiment, learn, and co-operate. But why did this urge to measure flourish? And when did measurement become ubiquitous? It is an incredible story that spans hunter-gatherer societies to ancient Egyptians, the French Revolution to the relentless quantification of the twenty-first century self. It is a tale that tracks humanity's search for dependable truths in a chaotic universe. Full of mavericks and visionaries, adventure and breakthroughs, Beyond Measure shows that measurement has not only made the world we live in, it has made us too.

Author Biography:

James Vincent is a journalist and writer from London who has worked and written for numerous publications including the Independent, Financial Times, Wired, New Statesman and others. He is currently a senior reporter for The Verge. Beyond Measure is his first book. @jjvincent

Release date NZ

June 2nd, 2022

Author

James Vincent

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Edition

Export - Airside ed

Pages

432

Dimensions

153x234x31

ISBN-13

9780571373826

Product ID

35251256

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