Shaping the day : a history of timekeeping in England and Wales 1300-1800 / Paul Glennie and Nigel Thrift.

Author/creator Glennie, Paul
Other author Thrift, N. J.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Descriptionxiv, 456 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 25 cm
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Subjects

Contents Introduction : the measured heart -- Clocks, clock times, and social change -- 'Not everyone occupies the same now' : reconceptualizing clock time -- Clock times in medieval and early modern Bristol -- The provision of clock time in pre-modern England -- Clock times in everyday lives -- Precision in everyday lives -- 'Posted within shot of the grave' : seafaring times -- The pursuit of precision -- Clocks from nowhere? : John Harrison in context -- Some concluding remarks.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [419]-449) and index.
LCCN 2008045775
ISBN9780199278206
ISBN0199278202

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QB213 .G54 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold