The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself
ISBN: 0394726251
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vinceguidry · 2016-01-11 · Original thread
A fantastic book that deals with the cultural significance of timekeeping along with other ancient technological advancements is The Discoverers by Daniel Boorstin.

http://www.amazon.com/Discoverers-Daniel-J-Boorstin/dp/03947...

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