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Until the nineteenth century all time was local time. The invention of railways and telegraphs, however, created a newly interconnected world where, suddenly, the time differences between cities mattered. This book is an exploration of why we tell time the way we do, demonstrating that organizing a new global time system was no simple task.

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“With the rising interest in doing away with summer time shifts, The Clocks are Telling Us Lies highlights some of the issues with converting back to standard time and provides readers with a better appreciation of how change in times will impact and be received by society. A valuable reference book on a challenging topic.” Randall C. Brooks, vice-president emeritus, Ingenium Canada

The Clocks Are Telling Lies

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    Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
    Publication Date: 05/01/2022
    ISBN13: 9780228008439, 978-0228008439
    ISBN10: 0228008433
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    Time (chronology), time systems and standards Technology, Engineering & Agriculture History of engineering and technology

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Until the nineteenth century all time was local time. The invention of railways and telegraphs, however, created a newly interconnected world where, suddenly, the time differences between cities mattered. This book is an exploration of why we tell time the way we do, demonstrating that organizing a new global time system was no simple task.

    Trade Review

    “With the rising interest in doing away with summer time shifts, The Clocks are Telling Us Lies highlights some of the issues with converting back to standard time and provides readers with a better appreciation of how change in times will impact and be received by society. A valuable reference book on a challenging topic.” Randall C. Brooks, vice-president emeritus, Ingenium Canada

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