The Story of Measurement
Andrew Robinson • Thames & Hudson • ISBN-13 978‑0500513675
The Story of Measurement
Andrew Robinson • Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10: 0500513678 · ISBN-13: 978‑0500513675 · 2007
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Andrew Robinson chronicles the evolution of human quantification, tracing the development of measurement systems from ancient civilizations to the modern era. The text examines how diverse metrics—ranging from the physical properties of the universe to complex social indicators—have shaped our understanding of the world.
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