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Cronometrados

Cómo el mundo se obsesionó con el tiempo
Pages
408
Published
2017
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

This book explores the compelling history of how humanity has measured and perceived time. From ancient sundials to the precision of atomic clocks, it uncovers the stories behind our relentless quest to quantify the moments of our lives. Discover how timekeeping has shaped societies, industries, and our very understanding of existence.

About the author

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Simon Garfield

Simon Frank Garfield is a British journalist and non-fiction author. He has written for publications such as Time Out, The Independent, and The Observer. His early work focused on the music industry, but his books have increasingly delved into niche topics, from British wrestling and the invention of mauve to the history of encyclopedias and typefaces. source: Wikipedia