{"title":"James Vincent","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our dedicated collection for \u003cem\u003eJames Vincent\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author in the realm of \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e. James Vincent masterfully combines deep scientific insights with engaging storytelling, making complex subjects accessible and enthralling to all readers. His notable work, \u003cem\u003eBeyond Measure\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the fascinating world of measurement and its profound impact on our understanding of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned science enthusiast or new to the subject, James Vincent's books offer a captivating exploration that will enrich your knowledge and spark your curiosity. Dive into his works and discover the wonders of science through his unique lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beyond-measure","title":"Beyond Measure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA revelatory and vibrant story of measurement which will make you look at the world around you anew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A wildly ambitious book by a formidably talented young writer.'\u003c\/em\u003e - ROBERT MACFARLANE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Vivid, epic, and full of curiosities. This is a book to delight and fascinate.'\u003c\/em\u003e - TIM HARFORD, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHow to Make the World Add Up\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003cem\u003eBeyond Measure\u003c\/em\u003e offers, with much intellectual flair and style, a bracing new history: how the once innocent urge to quantification took over our lives, our sense of ourselves and the world.'\u003c\/em\u003e - PANKAJ MISHRA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The exact value of this book is hard to quantify. Weighty, precise and satisfyingly obsessive, it's also an absolute pleasure to read.'\u003c\/em\u003e - SIMON GARFIELD, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Timekeepers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe measure rainfall and radiation, the depths of space and the emptiness of atoms, calories and steps, happiness and pain. But how did measurement become ubiquitous in modern life? When did humanity first take up scales and rulers, and why does this practice hold authority over so many aspects of our lives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with vim and dazzling intelligence, James Vincent provides a fresh and original perspective on human history as he tracks our long search for dependable truths in a chaotic universe. Full of mavericks and visionaries, adventure and the unexpected, \u003cem\u003eBeyond Measure\u003c\/em\u003e shows that measurement has not only made the world we live in, it has made us too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'An epic story about humankind's relationship with the physical world. Vincent is an erudite and perceptive guide, who with energy and skill weaves history, science and reportage into an enthralling tale.'\u003c\/em\u003e - ALEX BELLOS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Telling the story of metrology is not easy [but] Vincent is equal to the task . . . this book is extremely good.'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eTHE TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This quirky history is inch-perfect.'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Gripping.'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eNEW SCIENTIST\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Worth its weight in gold . . . Enlightening.'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eOBSERVER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Fascinating . . . an erudite and elegant read.'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eMAIL ON SUNDAY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45706132619500,"sku":"9780571354221","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780571354221.jpg?v=1725883626"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/james-vincent.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}