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Author : Arthur Lionel Rawlings
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1944
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030663129
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Author : J. Eric Haswell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89041134362
Author : Ruxu Du,Longhan Xie
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642293078
"The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks" presents historical views and mathematical models of mechanical watches and clocks. Although now over six hundred years old, mechanical watches and clocks are still popular luxury items that fascinate many people around the world. However few have examined the theory of how they work as presented in this book. The illustrations and computer animations are unique and have never been published before. It will be of significant interest to researchers in mechanical engineering, watchmakers and clockmakers, as well as people who have an engineering background and are interested in mechanical watches and clocks. It will also inspire people in other fields of science and technology, such as mechanical engineering and electronics engineering, to advance their designs. Professor Ruxu Du works at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. Assistant Professor Longhan Xie works at the South China University of Technology, China.
Author : J. E. Haswell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Chronometers
ISBN : OCLC:523528840
Author : Eric Bruton
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-05
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN : 0785818553
This book is a lucid and authoritative catalog of man's obsession with time and timepieces. Hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations compliment intricate line drawings that illuminate the inner workings of these devices.
Author : Eric Bruton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN : 1840135050
This book is a lucid and authoritative catalog of man's obsession with time and timepieces. Hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations compliment intricate line drawings that illuminate the inner workings of these devices.
Author : Barry B. Kaplan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1715650166
Combining hora (hour or time) with logy (the study of), the word horology is a noun that describes the study and measurement of time and the art of making clocks and watches.This book provides a fresh perspective and conveys the author's unique passion for an enthralling topic. It is part coffee-table book, part technical reference and part philosophical discourse. "Horology" endeavors to cover as many watch and time-related themes as possible in order to provide a reasonably broad understanding of the world of horology, including background about the watch industry, the parts of a watch, and the history, science and philosophy of time. The book also discusses the ascendant smartwatch industry and its place in the overall global watchmaking industry.The 358-page book contains over 100 full-color original images and illustrations including numerous watch beauty-shots for popular and luxury brands.
Author : Chad Orzel
Publisher : BenBella Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781953295606
2022 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNER — HISTORY: GENERAL ". . . inherently interesting, unique, and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and academic library Physics of Time & Scientific Measurement history collections, and supplemental curriculum studies lists.” —Midwest Book Review "A wonderful look into understanding and recording time, Orzel’s latest is appropriate for all readers who are curious about those ticks and tocks that mark nearly every aspect of our lives." —Booklist “A thorough, enjoyable exploration of the history and science behind measuring time.” —Foreword Reviews It’s all a matter of time—literally. From the movements of the spheres to the slipperiness of relativity, the story of science unfolds through the fascinating history of humanity’s efforts to keep time. Our modern lives are ruled by clocks and watches, smartphone apps and calendar programs. While our gadgets may be new, however, the drive to measure and master time is anything but—and in A Brief History of Timekeeping, Chad Orzel traces the path from Stonehenge to your smartphone. Predating written language and marching on through human history, the desire for ever-better timekeeping has spurred technological innovation and sparked theories that radically reshaped our understanding of the universe and our place in it. Orzel, a physicist and the bestselling author of Breakfast with Einstein and How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog continues his tradition of demystifying thorny scientific concepts by using the clocks and calendars central to our everyday activities as a jumping-off point to explore the science underlying the ways we keep track of our time. Ancient solstice markers (which still work perfectly 5,000 years later) depend on the basic astrophysics of our solar system; mechanical clocks owe their development to Newtonian physics; and the ultra-precise atomic timekeeping that enables GPS hinges on the predictable oddities of quantum mechanics. Along the way, Orzel visits the delicate negotiations involved in Gregorian calendar reform, the intricate and entirely unique system employed by the Maya, and how the problem of synchronizing clocks at different locations ultimately required us to abandon the idea of time as an absolute and universal quantity. Sharp and engaging, A Brief History of Timekeeping is a story not just about the science of sundials, sandglasses, and mechanical clocks, but also the politics of calendars and time zones, the philosophy of measurement, and the nature of space and time itself. For those interested in science, technology, or history, or anyone who’s ever wondered about the instruments that divide our days into moments: the time you spend reading this book may fly, and it is certain to be well spent.
Author : Edmund Beckett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1436747929
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Author : Abraham Rees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89001708585
Author : David Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015076142663
"Showcases the incomparable collection of watches at the British Museum"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Alexis McCrossen
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226014869
In Marking Modern Times, Alexis McCrossen relates how the American preoccupation with time led people from across social classes to acquire watches and clocks, and expands our understanding of the ways we have standardized time and have made timekeepers serve as political, social, and cultural tools in a society that not merely values time, but regards access to it as a natural-born right.
Author : Francis Alan Burnett Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Clock and watch making
ISBN : OCLC:1039556138
Author : Alfred Taylor
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022879251
From sundials to atomic clocks, the history of timekeeping is a fascinating one, and this book provides an in-depth look at all its intricacies. Whether you're a watch collector, a historian, or just someone interested in the science of time, this book has something for everyone. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Edmund Beckett Denison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0461898470
This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
