The archaeology of measurement: comprehending heaven, earth and time in ancient societies

The archaeology of measurement: comprehending heaven, earth and time in ancient societies

Morley, Ian
Renfrew, Colin

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The constructio of formal measurement systems underlies the development of science and technology, economy and new ways of understanding and explaning the world. Human societies have developed such systems in different ways in different places and at different times, and recetn archaeological intestigations highlight the importance of these activities for fundamental aspects of human life.

  • ISBN: 978-0-521-13588-5
  • Editorial: Cambridge University
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 267
  • Fecha Publicación: 19/04/2010
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés