Clocks
Brackin, A. J.
Clocks chronicling time A.J. Brackin. - San Diego, CA Lucent Books c1991. - 96 p. ill. (some col.) 26 cm. - The Encyclopedia of discovery and invention .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-90) and index.
Foreword -- Introduction -- Nature's clocks -- Mechanical clocks -- Town squares to living rooms -- Clocks in the workplace -- Clocks move the world -- Watches-clocks that travel -- Expanding the boundaries of time and space -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Works consulted -- Index -- About the author -- Picture credits.
Examines early concepts of time; describes devices for measuring time and the improvements in their technology; and discusses how measured time has shaped our concepts of work and leisure. A history of the measurement of time & how time devices have changed the world.
1560062088 (lib. bdg.) 15.95
91016713
Clocks and watches--Juvenile literature.
Time
Clocks and watches
Time--Juvenile literature.
TS542.5 / .B68 1991
681.113 / B7977c
Clocks chronicling time A.J. Brackin. - San Diego, CA Lucent Books c1991. - 96 p. ill. (some col.) 26 cm. - The Encyclopedia of discovery and invention .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-90) and index.
Foreword -- Introduction -- Nature's clocks -- Mechanical clocks -- Town squares to living rooms -- Clocks in the workplace -- Clocks move the world -- Watches-clocks that travel -- Expanding the boundaries of time and space -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Works consulted -- Index -- About the author -- Picture credits.
Examines early concepts of time; describes devices for measuring time and the improvements in their technology; and discusses how measured time has shaped our concepts of work and leisure. A history of the measurement of time & how time devices have changed the world.
1560062088 (lib. bdg.) 15.95
91016713
Clocks and watches--Juvenile literature.
Time
Clocks and watches
Time--Juvenile literature.
TS542.5 / .B68 1991
681.113 / B7977c