An endlessly fascinating, beautifully designed survey of
time--how long things take, how long things last, and how we spend
our days
Our relationship to time is complex and paradoxical: Time stands
still. Time also flies. Tomorrow is another day. Yet there's no
time like the present. We want to do more in less time, but wish we
could slow the clock. And despite all our time-saving
devices--iPhones, DVRs, high-speed trains--Americans feel that they
have less leisure time than ever.
In an era when our time feels fractured and imperiled, The Book
of Times encourages readers to ponder time used and time spent. How
long does it take to find a new mate, digest a hamburger, or
compose a symphony? How much time do we spend daydreaming, texting,
and getting ready for work? The book challenges our beliefs and
urges us to consider how, and why, some things get faster, some
things slow down, and some things never change (the need for seven
to eight hours of sleep).
Packed with compelling charts, lists, and quizzes, as well as
new and intriguing research, The Book of Times is an addictive,
browsable, and provocative look at the idea of time from every
direction.
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