Clear and accessible introduction to the concept of time examines measurement, historic timekeeping methods, uses of time information, role of time in science a

A look at man's attempts to accurately measure time shows how the concept of time has steadily evolved and broadened our perception of the world.

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What is time? When did we first use it? Does it always work? How do animals tell time? A fun and fascinating look at time from the first calendars and clocks to

This accessible reference presents the evolution of concepts of time and methods of time keeping, for historians, scientists, engineers, and educators. The seco