Time, the Familiar Stranger by J T Fraser

Time, the Familiar Stranger by J T Fraser

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Summary

This book examines classical and contemporary theories and conceptions of time. Fraser explores an expansive range of topics including the origins of the universe, the history of timekeeping devices, the biology of ageing and death and human perception of time.

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Time, the Familiar Stranger by J T Fraser

The culmination of 30 years' work, this book examines classical and contemporary theories and conceptions of time. Fraser explores an expansive range of topics: the origins of the universe, the history of timekeeping devices, the biology of ageing and death, human perception of time, dreaming vs waking reality, expectation and memory, scientists' exploration of time in the physical world, and the ways in which technological rhythms control our lives.
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ISBN 13 9781556151712
ISBN 10 1556151713
Title Time, the Familiar Stranger
Author J T Fraser
Series Tempus
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Microsoft Press,U.S.
Year published 1988-11-01
Number of pages 400
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