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Jul 07, 2022
2 minutes
Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement
By James Vincent Faber & Faber, £18.99, hardback, 432 pages
Think a history of measurement sounds, aptly, somewhat like a ruler – scholarly and, well, a little wooden? Well, think again: as James Vincent’s book amply proves, defining the extent of something is often only a few steps away from seeking to control
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