The Clock and How It Changed the World (History and Invention)
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Summary
The Clock and How It Changed the World presents a concise history of clocks and their wider significance. This 46-page Facts on File book belongs to the history-and-invention lane.
Why this book now
Clocks still shape daily life, making this compact history a useful look at how time became organized and measured.
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- You enjoy short histories of inventions and their influence on everyday life.
- You want a focused introduction to the history of clocks from Michael Pollard.
- If you appreciate quiet emotion, the protagonist changes in believable steps.
- You are looking for a detailed technical manual on clock construction.
- You prefer long, heavily documented histories over a 46-page general-interest book.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780816031429
Worth buying if: You enjoy short histories of inventions and their influence on everyday life.
Skip it if: You are looking for a detailed technical manual on clock construction.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 46 pages, this is a brief reading commitment suited to a single focused sitting or a short study session.
What stands out here
This record is for the 1995 Facts on File edition, a 46-page general-interest history by Michael Pollard.
Best way to approach it
Read it as a compact historical overview, keeping attention on the connection between clocks, invention, and changing human organization.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780816031429
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