
Timekeeping by Rodney Dale
A history of the measurement of time, from earliest attempts to atomic clocks. The book covers changing concepts of time; emergence of the calendar; sundials; water clocks; sandglasses; calibrated candles; water escapements; and pendulum, mechanical, electrical, quartz and atomic clocks.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780712302920 |
| ISBN 10 | 0712302921 |
| Title | Timekeeping |
| Author | Rodney Dale |
| Series | Discoveries And Inventions S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | British Library Publishing |
| Year published | 1992-11-16 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |