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Best books to learn Measurement and metrology, in order
Every number in science is the end of a long chain of agreements, instruments and arguments, and this path walks that chain backwards. It opens with the great measurement stories — longitude, the metre, the survey of America — then moves to the politics of units and the redefinition of the SI, and closes with time, standards and the formal treatment of uncertainty.
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Best Books on Measurement, Units and Metrology, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning measurement and metrology?
- Every number in science is the end of a long chain of agreements, instruments and arguments, and this path walks that chain backwards. It opens with the great measurement stories — longitude, the metre, the survey of America — then moves to the politics of units and the redefinition of the SI, and closes with time, standards and the formal treatment of uncertainty.
- What's a good book to start measurement and metrology with?
- A strong starting point is Measuring America by Andro Linklater. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.