Time in History: The Evolution of Our General Awareness of Time and Temporal Perspective - Hardcover

Whitrow, G.J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192153617 ISBN 13: 9780192153616

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1988

Synopsis

Questions about some of the fundamental characteristics of the concept of time are discussed in this study which traces the evolution of our general awareness of time and its significance from the dawn of history to the present day. The author examines the development of our methods of measuring time and discusses the way in which our changing concept of time has influenced history itself. Professor Whitrow presents an account of the different ways in which time has been perceived by various civilizations throughout history, from prehistoric times to the present day and ranging from Ancient Egypt and Persia, Israel and the Islamic world to China, India, Europe and America.

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Review

"His book is well written and judiciously selective" -- TLS

"No one is better qualified than G. J. Whitrow to review ideas of time down the ages. His book is well written and judiciously selective." -- TLS

"fascinating survey of "time" as it has been seen throughout history ... This history of time is both authoritative and thought-provoking, and essential reading for anyone fascinated by time." -- New Scientist

"fascinating survey of "time" as it has been seen throughout history ... essential reading for anyone fascinated by time" -- New Scientist

About the Author

About the Author G.J. Whitrow is Emeritus Professor at the University of London and Senior Research Fellow of the Imperial College of Science and Technology, London. He is the author of The Natural Philosophy of Time.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192153617
• ISBN 13: 9780192153616
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256