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Title: Measure for Measure: The Story of Imperial, Metric, and Other Un

ISBN: 9780801870729

Book Title: Measure for Measure : the Story of Imperial, Metric, and Other Units

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Item Length: 8.7 in

Publication Year: 2003

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Illustrator: Yes

Item Height: 0.8 in

Author: Alex Hebra

Genre: Science, Mathematics

Topic: Weights & Measures, General, Applied

Item Weight: 14.6 Oz

Item Width: 5.9 in

Number of Pages: 232 Pages

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From the cubit used by Noah to build the ark to the angstrom in spectroscopy, units of measure have been integral to science and engineering. Throughout history, countless systems of measurement have been devised and then discarded as more precise and more logical systems have come along.

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Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-10

0801870720

ISBN-13

9780801870729

eBay Product ID (ePID)

2250531

Product Key Features

Book Title

Measure for Measure : the Story of Imperial, Metric, and Other Units

Number of Pages

232 Pages

Language

English

Topic

Weights & Measures, General, Applied

Publication Year

2003

Illustrator

Yes

Genre

Science, Mathematics

Author

Alex Hebra

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height

0.8 in

Item Weight

14.6 Oz

Item Length

8.7 in

Item Width

5.9 in

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Reviews

"This slim, detailed volume is unique in concept, deceptively simple in its outline, and highly readable, with the author using deft humor to point out the degree to which measures and their creation were driven by both human necessity and the demands of mathematics and the sciences. "--Robert B. Ridinger, E-Streams, Informed and scholarly history of imperial, metric, and other units of measurement, blending science, engineering, and human discovery., This slim, detailed volume is unique in concept, deceptively simple in its outline, and highly readable, with the author using deft humor to point out the degree to which measures and their creation were driven by both human necessity and the demands of mathematics and the sciences., "Will draw readers interested in recreational math. Hebra emphasizes how quantities are defined and derived from basic units, and converted from one system to another... Hebra's touch is playful, however; after an opening run through ancient counting systems, he salts his ensuing narrative with numerous anecdotes, such as how to establish a common measurement system with extraterrestrials. Substantively, Hebra demonstrates that it is not too hard to learn how to speak the correct language (in either metric or FPS [foot-pound-second] dialects) of Newtonian inertia and motion; light; heat; electricity; and fluids. Good fun for the numerically minded." -- Booklist, Will draw readers interested in recreational math. Hebra emphasizes how quantities are defined and derived from basic units, and converted from one system to another... Hebra's touch is playful, however; after an opening run through ancient counting systems, he salts his ensuing narrative with numerous anecdotes, such as how to establish a common measurement system with extraterrestrials. Substantively, Hebra demonstrates that it is not too hard to learn how to speak the correct language (in either metric or FPS [foot-pound-second] dialects) of Newtonian inertia and motion; light; heat; electricity; and fluids. Good fun for the numerically minded., "A useful book for anyone wanting to know more about units of measurement and their role in science (especially physics). Many of the examples would make for excellent assignments for students, and the many illustrations are very helpful." -- Fernando Q. Gouvêa, MAA Reviews, A useful book for anyone wanting to know more about units of measurement and their role in science (especially physics). Many of the examples would make for excellent assignments for students, and the many illustrations are very helpful., "A useful book for anyone wanting to know more about units of measurement and their role in science (especially physics). Many of the examples would make for excellent assignments for students, and the many illustrations are very helpful." -- Fernando Q. Gouvêa, MReviews, 'Will draw readers interested in recreational math. Hebra emphasizes how quantities are defined and derived from basic units, and converted from one system to another... Hebra's touch is playful, however; after an opening run through ancient counting systems, he salts his ensuing narrative with numerous anecdotes, such as how to establish a common measurement system with extraterrestrials. Substantively, Hebra demonstrates that it is not too hard to learn how to speak the correct language (in either metric or FPS dialects) of Newtonian inertia and motion; light; heat; electricity; and fluids. Good fun for the numerically minded.' -- Booklist'Informed and scholarly history of imperial, metric, and other units of measurement, blending science, engineering, and human discovery.' -- Library Bookwatch'This slim, detailed volume is unique in concept, deceptively simple in its outline, and highly readable, with the author using deft humor to point out the degree to which measures and their creation were driven by both human necessity and the demands of mathematics and the sciences.' -- Robert B. Ridinger, E-Streams'The integration of math and engineering history is not easy to do, and in my opinion Hebra has successfully carried it off. The book is well-organized and written in a delightful, dry wit.' -- Paul Nahin, author of The Science of Radio and Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers'Measure for Measure is a charming book, packed with delights, in which Hebra guides us from Ancient Egypt and Babylon to the present day. It is filled with anecdotes and historical facts that illuminate and enliven his account of the way that scientists and engineers have come to agreement on how to define the basic units for physical quantities and how they are related. Alex Hebra has written a book that is both informative and fun.' -- John Charap, author of Explaining the Universe'Alex Hebra's extraordinary book shows how units of measurement are woven inextricably into the fabric of science and history. There is no escape from the need for units -- ancient or modern, they are everywhere. Step into the hotel bar and you could still be offered a hogshead (that's more beer than you can drink) or a jeroboam (that's more champagne than you can afford), although a gill or a quart is more likely. From ancient Babylon to biochemistry, from Archimedes to Jefferson, from cubits to Angstroms, units have a story to tell. If you have ever wondered about the distance between Alexandria and Aswan in camel-days or how fast a Martian canal boat can go, then this is the book for you.' -- Neil A. Downie, author of Vacuum Bazookas, Electric Rainbow Jelly, and 27 Other Saturday Science Projects'A useful book for anyone wanting to know more about units of measurement and their role in science (especially physics). Many of the examples would make for excellent assignments for students, and the many illustrations are very helpful.' -- Fernando Q. GouvÛa, MAA Reviews, "Informed and scholarly history of imperial, metric, and other units of measurement, blending science, engineering, and human discovery."-- Library Bookwatch

Dewey Edition

Lccn

2002-001840

Target Audience

Trade

Dewey Decimal

389/.1/09

Lc Classification Number

Qc83.H43 2002

Table of Content

Contents:PrefaceAcknowledgments1. Blessing Our CountingsUnits and Numbers2. Going to Great Lengths3. Degrees of SeparationAngles and Solid Angles4. The 'Obvious' Unit of Time5. Weighty MattersOf Mass and Force6. Gravimetric Standards7. The Matter with Mass8. Empire of LightLuminosity and Intensity9. Hot StuffTemperature, Pressure, and Thermodynamics10. The Missing LinkEnergy11. Compound Units12. Invasion of Aliens and Nihilists13. The Inter(galactic)net14. Units, Physics, and MathematicsAppendixConversion TablesSuggested ReadingBibliographyIndex

2002

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