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A Geography of Time
The Temporal Misadventures of a Social Psychologist, or How Every Culture Keeps Time Just a Little Bit Differently
Book • 1998
In this book, Robert N. Levine examines the diverse ways cultures and subcultures perceive and use time.
He takes readers on a global tour, highlighting differences in punctuality, the pace of life, and time measurement across various cultures.
Levine discusses how factors such as economic vitality, industrialization, population size, and climate influence the tempo of life.
He also presents empirical research, including experiments measuring walking speeds, public clock accuracy, and work speed in different cities.
The book delves into the history of clock time, its impact on modern society, and the benefits of adopting a 'multitemporal' approach to life, where individuals can navigate between nature time, event time, and clock time.
He takes readers on a global tour, highlighting differences in punctuality, the pace of life, and time measurement across various cultures.
Levine discusses how factors such as economic vitality, industrialization, population size, and climate influence the tempo of life.
He also presents empirical research, including experiments measuring walking speeds, public clock accuracy, and work speed in different cities.
The book delves into the history of clock time, its impact on modern society, and the benefits of adopting a 'multitemporal' approach to life, where individuals can navigate between nature time, event time, and clock time.
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