Isbn: 9780243316601 - programme raisonné d'un système de géographie: fondé sur l'usage des mesures décimales, d'un méridien ograde international et des projections stéréographiques et gnomoniques (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book provides a comprehensive history of the metric system, tracing its origins, development, and gradual adoption around the world. The author delves into the scientific and historical context surrounding the system's creation, exploring the motivations and challenges faced by its proponents. The book examines the system's impact on various fields, from science and engineering to commerce and everyday life, highlighting its advantages and lingering obstacles. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, the author presents a compelling case for the metric system as a tool for global progress and understanding. The book concludes with a discussion of the system's potential for further expansion and the benefits it holds for future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…