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Time Alexander Waugh

Time By Alexander Waugh

Time by Alexander Waugh


$20.49
Condition - Very Good
5 in stock

Summary

Questions how seconds, minutes and hours were agreed, why there is no decimal time, why there are seven days in a week, twelve months in a year and not thirteen are all raised and answered as Waugh looks at every aspect of time - from the beginning and the Big Bang to clock time, calendar and the end itself, the Big Crunch.

Time Summary

Time by Alexander Waugh

Questions how seconds, minutes and hours were agreed, why there is no decimal time, why there are seven days in a week, twelve months in a year and not thirteen are all raised and answered as Waugh looks at every aspect of time - from the beginning and the Big Bang to clock time, calendar and the end itself, the Big Crunch.

Time Reviews

Riveting, witty and accurate' 'Excellent ... Waugh also treats us to a feast of history, philosophy and literature. Give this book to yourself, and to every friend for their library. - New Scientist

Excellent ... Waugh also treats us to a feast of history, philosophy and literature. Give this book to yourself, and to every friend for their library - Claus von Bulow, Catholic Herald

Very special ... Outstandingly successful ... This is a remarkable book - Patrick Moore

An exhilarating account - Beryl Bainbridge

Serious and seriously entertaining - Spectator

An extraordinary book, unlike any which has been written before or since - Auberon Waugh, Daily Telegraph

About Alexander Waugh

Alexander Waugh is the grandson of Evelyn Waugh and son of columnist Auberon Waugh and novelist Teresa Waugh. The former chief Opera Critic at both the Mail on Sunday and the London Evening Standard, he is also a publisher (Travelman Publishing), cartoonist and award-winning composer.

Additional information

GOR003411488
9780747221784
0747221782
Time by Alexander Waugh
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Headline Publishing Group
1999-10-01
288
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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