Isbn: 9781527937260 - a metric america: a decision whose time has come (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 book assesses the consequences and potential benefits of the United States adopting the metric system under a coordinated national program. The study's authors consider the insights of experts and the public, whose perspectives they sought through hearings and surveys. A key element of the book is the contrast between the metric system and the Customary system currently used in the U.S. The authors present the advantages and disadvantages of both systems in terms of logic, convenience, and ease of use. Additionally, the book delves into the historical context of the metric system, discussing its development and implementation in other countries over the past two centuries. This examination of the past and present use of measurement systems in the U.S. and abroad provides a unique perspective on the potential impact of metrication on American society. The author concludes that while the U.S. is likely to adopt the metric system eventually, a planned and cooperative approach will be necessary to minimize disruption and maximize the benefits of this transition. 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.…