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The History of Time
A Very Short Introduction
Book • 2005
In this book, Leofranc Holford-Strevens delves into the history of time measurement, discussing how different cultures have developed systems to measure time.
The book covers topics such as the prehistory and history of the modern calendar, the measurement of days, months, and years, and the complexities of chronology.
It also examines the philosophical and scientific debates surrounding the nature of time, highlighting the contributions of figures like Plotinus and St. Augustine.
The author provides a comprehensive overview of how time has been understood and measured across various societies and historical periods.
The book covers topics such as the prehistory and history of the modern calendar, the measurement of days, months, and years, and the complexities of chronology.
It also examines the philosophical and scientific debates surrounding the nature of time, highlighting the contributions of figures like Plotinus and St. Augustine.
The author provides a comprehensive overview of how time has been understood and measured across various societies and historical periods.
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Jennifer Nagel as the author of "Time: A Very Short Introduction," and 
Curt Jaimungal mentions an upcoming podcast with her.
Jennifer Nagel as the author of "Time: A Very Short Introduction," and Curt Jaimungal mentions an upcoming podcast with her.
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