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Faster

The Acceleration of Just About Everything
Pages
352
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

James Gleick examines the human experience at the turn of the millennium, delving into the paradoxes of time. He reports on a hidden war against the clock, from atomic timekeeping to the pressures of air-traffic control. This journey explores how our perception of speed and time shapes modern life.

About the author

J
James Gleick

James Gleick is an American author, historian of science, and sometime Internet pioneer whose work has chronicled the cultural impact of modern technology. Recognized for illuminating complex subjects through the techniques of narrative nonfiction, he has been called “one of the great science writers of all time". His books have been translated into more than thirty languages. - Wikipedia