{"title":"Joseph Mazur","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the captivating world of Joseph Mazur, a distinguished voice in the realm of science and nature writing. With a talent for making complex concepts accessible, Mazur artfully bridges the gap between intricate scientific ideas and everyday understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Clock Mirage\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the enigma of time—exploring its philosophical, historical, and scientific dimensions. Through compelling narratives and insightful analysis, Mazur invites readers to contemplate the nature of time and its profound impact on our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned science enthusiast or simply curious about the wonders of the world, Joseph Mazur's books offer a rich tapestry of knowledge that enlightens and engages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-clock-mirage-by-joseph-mazur-9780300229325","title":"The Clock Mirage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNamed one of \u003ci\u003eBook Riot’s\u003c\/i\u003e Six Great Nonfiction Books about Time: a tour of clocks throughout the centuries—from the sandglass to the telomere—that reveals the physical, biological, and social nature of time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“[A] mind-stretching book. . . . Skilfully written.”—John Carey, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e (London)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is time? This question has fascinated philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists for thousands of years. Why does time seem to speed up with age? What is its connection with memory, anticipation, and sleep cycles?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author and mathematician Joseph Mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within us. Our cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by environmental cues in sync with patterns of social interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders learn that, as a consequence of time’s personal nature, a forty-eight-hour journey on the space shuttle can feel shorter than a six-hour trip on the \u003ci\u003eSoyuz\u003c\/i\u003e capsule, that the Amondawa of the Amazon do not have ages, and that time speeds up with fever and slows down when we feel in danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a narrative punctuated by personal stories of time’s effects on truck drivers, Olympic racers, prisoners, and clockmakers, Mazur’s journey is filled with fascinating insights into how our technologies, our bodies, and our attitudes can change our perceptions. Ultimately, time reveals itself as something that rides on the rhythms of our minds. \u003ci\u003eThe Clock Mirage\u003c\/i\u003e presents an innovative perspective that will force us to rethink our relationship with time, and how best to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854919028972,"sku":"9780300229325","price":53.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d6dea91dd59fb7606634cd5a6056f275.jpg?v=1759263196"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joseph-mazur.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}