A Measure of Everything: An Illustrated Guide to the Science of Measurement For example, the ancient measurement cubit was the length of a pharaoh's arm plus the width of his hand. As society and culture progress and change, so do measurements. The rise of astronomy and the
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| Title | : | A Measure of Everything: An Illustrated Guide to the Science of Measurement |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.99 (801 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1554070899 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2006-01-12 |
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A comprehensive reference and history book on what is measured and why. Measurement is one of humankind's oldest and most vital activities. By measuring height, speed, size, temperature, strength and many other factors, humans can compare, improve and progress. In fact, measurement is an essential tool for survival. A Measure of Everything is a wide-ranging and comprehensive guide to what is measured and why. The book begins when the basic measurements were as simple as more, less and enough. As societies evolved, relative measurements were no longer sufficient. Advances in language allowed more precise measurements. Short distances were measured in relation to parts of the human body. For example, the ancient measurement cubit was the length of a pharaoh's arm plus the width of his hand. As society and culture progress and change, so do measurements. The rise of astronomy and the sciences demanded more exact measurements. These measurements are typically named after the disc
Editorial : The ability to measure is part of the foundation of civilization short entries organized into the fields of Earth and life sciences include measurements both historic and current. (Science News 2006-02-11)
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