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Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement

by Vincent, James

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We measure rainfall and radiation, the depths of space and the emptiness of atoms, calories ands steps, happiness and pain.

But how did measurement become ubiquitous in modern life? Why does this practice hold authority over so many aspects of our lives?

The story of measurement is a feast of historical, scientific, and sociological wonder; a revelatory and vibrant tale that will make you look at the world around you anew.
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