The escape from nature which clocks and machines gave

Authors
Dugan, David 

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Abstract

Simon Schaffer explains how clock time alienated human beings, so that they no longer obeyed the natural rhythms. Clock-making also provided the skills necessary for many other forms of industrial development. A mixture of luxury and efficiency.

Date
2004-08-17T15:41:41Z
Keywords
industrial revolution
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