Piero Martin

The fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical world. "Entertaining popular science and a literate tale of why things are as they are."—Kirkus Reviews From the beginning of history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience, shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and the supernatural. We measure the world...

The Seven Measures of the World by Piero Martin uncovers the fascinating stories behind the essential seven units of measurement that allow us to understand the physical world. From the beginning of history, measurement has been interwoven into the human experience, shaping our understanding of nature, personal relationships, and the supernatural. We measure the world to know our past, comprehend...