Time's Urgency (Hardcover)

The Study of Time XVI: Time's Urgency celebrates the 50th anniversary of the International Society for the Study of Time. It includes a keynote speech by renowned physicist Julian Barbour, a dialogue between British author David Mitchell, Katie Paterson and ISST's previous president Paul Harris. The volume is divided into dialogues and papers that directly address the issue of urgency and time scales from various disciplines. This book offers a unique perspective on the contemporary status of the interdisciplinary study of time. It will open new paths of inquiry for different approaches to the important issues of narrative structure and urgency. These are themes that are becoming increasingly relevant during our times. Contributors are Julian Barbour, Dennis Costa, Kerstin Cuhls, Ileana da Silva, Margaret K. Devinney, Sonia Front, Peter A. Hancock, Paul Harris, Rose Harris-Birtill, David Mitchell, Carlos Montemayor, Jo Alyson Parker, Katie Paterson, Walter Schweidler, Raji C. Steineck, Daniela Tan, Frederick Turner, Thomas P. Weissert, Marc Wolterbeek, and Barry Wood.

General

Imprint:	Brill
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	The Study of Time, 16
Release date:	July 2019
First published:	2019
Editors:	Carlos Montemayor • Robert Daniel
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	305
ISBN-13:	978-90-04-40823-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Time (chronology) > General Promotions
LSN:	90-04-40823-1
Barcode:	9789004408234

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