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

by Alex Hebra

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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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0801870720

ISBN13:9780801870729

Release Date:June 2003

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Length:215 Pages

Weight:0.96 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.8" x 8.7"

Related Subjects

Engineering Experiments, Instruments & Measurement Mathematics Measurement Politics & Social Sciences Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Social Sciences

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