Buch, Englisch, 784 Seiten, Format (B × H): 255 mm x 366 mm, Gewicht: 3674 g
Buch, Englisch, 784 Seiten, Format (B × H): 255 mm x 366 mm, Gewicht: 3674 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-964138-3
Verlag: OXFORD UNIV PR
The book is however much more than just a catalogue, and includes an accessible and engaging history of the chronometer, revealing why these instruments were important in our scientific and cultural history, and explaining, in simple terms, how they worked and were used. A comprehensive Glossary and Bibliography are included to ensure any technicalities are explained and that the reader has suggestions for useful 'further reading'. Over 480 photographs and illustrations, including many fine
macro-photographs and line drawings, illustrate the 'jewel-like' beauty of the chronometer's construction and explain the function and subtleties of its mechanism.
A chapter on 'How the Chronometer was Made', describes the fine sub-division of labour used to create these special machines, from bare metal, right up to delivery on board ship, and brief biographies of the makers tell the human story behind this important nineteenth-century industry. Another chapter, 'The Evolution of the Chronometer', aimed at collectors, historians and curators, provides clearly structured information on assessing and dating the chronometer, something many find difficult.
And, for the dedicated specialist, there is extensive tabulated data on the technical structure of this important collection, a unique resource for future research.
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Fachgebiete
- Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Fertigungsverfahren der Uhren und Chronometer
- Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Zeiterfassung, Chronologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Antiquitäten, Sammelobjekte
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Forschung und Information Forschungsmethodik, Wissenschaftliche Ausstattung
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften, Formalen Wissenschaften & Technik
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Wissenschafts- und Universitätsgeschichte
- Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Fertigungsverfahren der Präzisionsgeräte