{"product_id":"measure-of-everything-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-science-of-measurement","title":"Measure of Everything: An Illustrated Guide to the Science of Measurement","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eMeasure of Everything: An Illustrated Guide to the Science of Measurement\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eChristopher Joseph\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e9781554070893\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eFirefly Books\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished: \u003c\/b\u003e2006\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e224\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Note: \u003c\/b\u003eExcellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Description: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e A comprehensive reference and history book on what is measured and why. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Measure of Everything\u003c\/b\u003e is a wide-ranging and comprehensive guide to what is measured and why. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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 discovering scientist, e.g., henry, curie, watt, rutherford, fahrenheit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This book features 28 categories organized into three sections: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEarth and Life Sciences\u003c\/b\u003e astronomy, distance, time, meteorology, medicine, and five others.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhysical Sciences\u003c\/b\u003e chemistry, mathematics, physics, speed, weight, temperature, and three others.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTechnology and Leisure\u003c\/b\u003e computers, engineering, finance, food, textiles, and four others.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Measure of Everything\u003c\/b\u003e is an informative and entertaining book that will appeal to a wide range of readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Measure of Everything: An Illustrated Guide to the Science of Measurement | Christopher Joseph | Paperback | 9781554070893 | Used: Like New | Back Stacks R 1772082","offer_id":49574633537688,"sku":"1772082","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/1609\/4360\/files\/91lV4XxOHNL.jpg?v=1785255275","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutbookstore.com\/products\/measure-of-everything-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-science-of-measurement","provider":"Roundabout Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}