ISBN: 9780300229325 - the clock mirage: our myth of measured time (50 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Named one of Book Riot?s Six Great Nonfiction Books about Time:  a tour of clocks throughout the centuries?from the sandglass to the telomere?that reveals the physical, biological, and social nature of time?[A] mind-stretching book. . . . Skilfully written.??John Carey, Sunday Times (London) What is time? This question has fascinated philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists for thousands of years. Why does time seem to speed up with age? What is its connection with memory, anticipation, and sleep cycles?     Award?winning author and mathematician Joseph Mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within us. Our cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by environmental cues in sync with patterns of social interaction. Readers learn that, as a consequence of time?s personal nature, a forty?eight?hour journey on the space shuttle can feel shorter than a six?hour trip on the Soyuz capsule, that the Amondawa of the Amazon do not have ages, and that time speeds up with fever and slows down when we feel in danger.   With a narrative punctuated by personal stories of time?s effects on truck drivers, Olympic racers, prisoners, and clockmakers, Mazur?s journey is filled with fascinating insights into how our technologies, our bodies, and our attitudes can change our perceptions. Ultimately, time reveals itself as something that rides on the rhythms of our minds. The Clock Mirage presents an innovative perspective that will force us to rethink our relationship with time, and how best to use it.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Named one of Book Riot?s Six Great Nonfiction Books about Time:  a tour of clocks throughout the centuries?from the sandglass to the telomere?that reveals the physical, biological, and social nature of time?[A] mind-stretching book. . . . Skilfully written.??John Carey, Sunday Times (London) What is time? This question has fascinated philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists for thousands of years. Why does time seem to speed up with age? What is its connection with memory, anticipation, and sleep cycles?     Award?winning author and mathematician Joseph Mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within us. Our cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by environmental cues in sync with patterns of social interaction. Readers learn that, as a consequence of time?s personal nature, a forty?eight?hour journey on the space shuttle can feel shorter than a six?hour trip on the Soyuz capsule, that the Amondawa of the Amazon do not have ages, and that time speeds up with fever and slows down when we feel in danger.   With a narrative punctuated by personal stories of time?s effects on truck drivers, Olympic racers, prisoners, and clockmakers, Mazur?s journey is filled with fascinating insights into how our technologies, our bodies, and our attitudes can change our perceptions. Ultimately, time reveals itself as something that rides on the rhythms of our minds. The Clock Mirage presents an innovative perspective that will force us to rethink our relationship with time, and how best to use it. …

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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Named one of Book Riot?s Six Great Nonfiction Books about Time:  a tour of clocks throughout the centuries?from the sandglass to the telomere?that reveals the physical, biological, and social nature of time?[A] mind-stretching book. . . . Skilfully written.??John Carey, Sunday Times (London) What is time? This question has fascinated philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists for thousands of years. Why does time seem to speed up with age? What is its connection with memory, anticipation, and sleep cycles?     Award?winning author and mathematician Joseph Mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within us. Our cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by environmental cues in sync with patterns of social interaction. Readers learn that, as a consequence of time?s personal nature, a forty?eight?hour journey on the space shuttle can feel shorter than a six?hour trip on the Soyuz capsule, that the Amondawa of the Amazon do not have ages, and that time speeds up with fever and slows down when we feel in danger.   With a narrative punctuated by personal stories of time?s effects on truck drivers, Olympic racers, prisoners, and clockmakers, Mazur?s journey is filled with fascinating insights into how our technologies, our bodies, and our attitudes can change our perceptions. Ultimately, time reveals itself as something that rides on the rhythms of our minds. The Clock Mirage presents an innovative perspective that will force us to rethink our relationship with time, and how best to use it.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Named one of Book Riot?s Six Great Nonfiction Books about Time:  a tour of clocks throughout the centuries?from the sandglass to the telomere?that reveals the physical, biological, and social nature of time?[A] mind-stretching book. . . . Skilfully written.??John Carey, Sunday Times (London) What is time? This question has fascinated philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists for thousands of years. Why does time seem to speed up with age? What is its connection with memory, anticipation, and sleep cycles?     Award?winning author and mathematician Joseph Mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within us. Our cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by environmental cues in sync with patterns of social interaction. Readers learn that, as a consequence of time?s personal nature, a forty?eight?hour journey on the space shuttle can feel shorter than a six?hour trip on the Soyuz capsule, that the Amondawa of the Amazon do not have ages, and that time speeds up with fever and slows down when we feel in danger.   With a narrative punctuated by personal stories of time?s effects on truck drivers, Olympic racers, prisoners, and clockmakers, Mazur?s journey is filled with fascinating insights into how our technologies, our bodies, and our attitudes can change our perceptions. Ultimately, time reveals itself as something that rides on the rhythms of our minds. The Clock Mirage presents an innovative perspective that will force us to rethink our relationship with time, and how best to use it. …

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condición: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

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Hard Cover. Condición: vg+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: vg+. xiv 254 pages; b/w illustrations & diagrams; contents clean & tight; purple dj. Hardcover (dj).

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Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. A few pencil marks, otherwise essentially new. Photos available upon request. All books ship in a box with bubble wrap to ensure condition. (Seller location: T1).

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Underlining, folded pages.

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Hardcover. Condición: Fine.

Hardback. Condición: New. Named one of Book Riot's Six Great Nonfiction Books about Time:  a tour of clocks throughout the centuries-from the sandglass to the telomere-that reveals the physical, biological, and social nature of time"[A] mind-stretching book. . . . Skilfully written."-John Carey, Sunday Times (London) What is time? This question has fascinated philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists for thousands of years. Why does time seem to speed up with age? What is its connection with memory, anticipation, and sleep cycles?     Award-winning author and mathematician Joseph Mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within us. Our cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by environmental cues in sync with patterns of social interaction. Readers learn that, as a consequence of time's personal nature, a forty-eight-hour journey on the space shuttle can feel shorter than a six-hour trip on the Soyuz capsule, that the Amondawa of the Amazon do not have ages, and that time speeds up with fever and slows down when we feel in danger.   With a narrative punctuated by personal stories of time's effects on truck drivers, Olympic racers, prisoners, and clockmakers, Mazur's journey is filled with fascinating insights into how our technologies, our bodies, and our attitudes can change our perceptions. Ultimately, time reveals itself as something that rides on the rhythms of our minds. The Clock Mirage presents an innovative perspective that will force us to rethink our relationship with time, and how best to use it. …

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

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

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.