Isbn: 9781528043762 - world metric standardization, an urgent issue: a volume of testimony urging worldwide adoption of the metric units of weights and measures; meter, liter, gram (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an exploration of the history of the metric system of weights and measures and examines the arguments for its global adoption. The metric system was first developed in France in the late 18th century, and has since been adopted by most of the world's countries, with the notable exceptions being the United States and the United Kingdom. The author argues that the metric system is a superior system of measurement to the traditional systems used in these countries, and provides evidence to support this claim. This book also includes contributions from a wide range of experts, including scientists, engineers, and business leaders, who all support the adoption of the metric system. The book concludes by arguing that the adoption of the metric system would have a number of benefits, including increased efficiency in trade and commerce, improved communication and cooperation between countries, and a reduction in the cost of education. The author also argues that the adoption of the metric system is a necessary step towards a more unified and peaceful world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…