Beyond Measure

The Hidden History of Measurement

James Vincent

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Faber & Faber
16 August 2022

Mathematics & Sciences; Philosophy of science; Mensuration & systems of measurement; History of science; Popular science

We measure rainfall and radiation, the depths of space and the emptiness of atoms, calories and steps, happiness and fear. If we could not measure then we could not observe the world around us; we could not experiment, learn, and co-operate. But why did this urge to measure flourish? And when did measurement become ubiquitous?

It is an incredible story that spans hunter-gatherer societies to ancient Egyptians, the French Revolution to the relentless quantification of the twenty-first century self. It is a tale that tracks humanity's search for dependable truths in a chaotic universe. Full of mavericks and visionaries, adventure and breakthroughs, Beyond Measure shows that measurement has not only made the world we live in, it has made us too.

By: James Vincent
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Export - Airside ed
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 561g
ISBN: 9780571373826
ISBN 10: 0571373828
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 16 August 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Vincent is a journalist and writer from London who has worked and written for numerous publications including the Independent, Financial Times, Wired, New Statesman and others. He is currently a senior reporter for The Verge. Beyond Measure is his first book. @jjvincent