Clocks and Civilization
Peb 2025 · Publifye AS
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""Clocks and Civilization"" explores how timekeeping technologies have profoundly shaped societies. It examines the evolution of clocks, from ancient sundials to digital devices, highlighting how these advancements have affected everything from daily routines to global industries. One intriguing insight is how the development of mechanical clocks in medieval Europe spurred the scientific revolution by enabling precise coordination. The book also delves into the social impact of time, illustrating how standardized time zones revolutionized transportation and manufacturing.
The book traces this history chronologically, beginning with early methods of time measurement and progressing through the rise of mechanical clockwork and precision horology. It then examines the introduction of standardized time and the challenges of global synchronization. The narrative culminates with an exploration of the digital revolution and its implications for our perception of time.
By integrating technological details with social and cultural analyses, ""Clocks and Civilization"" offers a unique perspective on how time measurement has become a driving force in human organization and culture, influencing even our social structures.
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