9781332865062 - What Is the Best Unit of Length?: An Inquiry, Addressed to the International Association for Obtaining an Uniform Decimal System of Measures, Weights, and Coins (Cl... (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 book explores the question of which unit of length is the most suitable for universal adoption and gauges the viability of the metre as the best option. The author conducts a comprehensive analysis of various units of length, considering their history, advantages, and disadvantages. The book delves into the scientific, historical, and practical factors involved in the selection of a universal standard of length, examining proposals for new units and assessing the accuracy of existing ones. The author argues that the metre is the most suitable unit for international standardization due to its scientific basis, its widespread adoption, and its utility in a variety of applications. The book concludes that the adoption of the metre as the global standard would facilitate scientific research, international trade, and communication. 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.