Weights and Measures of Scotland: A European Perspective
Awards:   Winner of National Library of Scotland/Saltire Research Book of the Year Award 2005 Winner of National Library of Scotland/Saltire Research Book of the Year Award 2005.
Author:   R. D. Connor ,  A.D.C. Simpson ,  A. Morrison-Low
Publisher:   NMSE - Publishing Ltd
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9781901663884


Pages:   866
Publication Date:   13 September 2004
Format:   Hardback
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Awards

  • Winner of National Library of Scotland/Saltire Research Book of the Year Award 2005
  • Winner of National Library of Scotland/Saltire Research Book of the Year Award 2005.

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Author:   R. D. Connor ,  A.D.C. Simpson ,  A. Morrison-Low
Publisher:   NMSE - Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   NMSE - Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 19.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   2.729kg
ISBN:  

9781901663884


ISBN 10:   1901663884
Pages:   866
Publication Date:   13 September 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Ackowledgements / Foreword / Introduction / Colour Plates; Part I; A History of Weights and Measures in Scotland, 9 chapters including: The Beginnings of Scots Metrology; The Riddle of the Firlot; The Science of Measurement; Part II; Inventory of the Surviving Standards; A. Linear Measures (6 chapters); B. Weights (5 chapters); C. Capacity Measures (6 chapters); Part III; Appendices; A. The Central Scottish Metrological Acts; B. Land Measure and Assessment in Regional Scotland; C. Land Service; D. Orkney and Shetland; E. Assizes of Bread and Ale; F. A Synopsis of the Scottish System of Weights and Measures; G. Directory of Scottish Scale, Weight and Measure Makers, to 1900; Index

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'At last, in the fog of ancient meaurement, we have a beacon to guide us through.' Professor T C Smout, Historiographer Royal in Scotland '...the most impressive feature ... is how he has achieved presenting such complex material (historical, legal and technical) in such an immensely readable fashion. ... ' Chris Howells, Trading Standards Institute lead officer, metrology 'This volume is of heroic dimensions...and will undoubtedly stand the test of time as an authoritative work.' Prof Jasper McKee, in Physics in Canada 'An essential work of reference for university and pubic libraries... Marked by an evident enthusiasm to communicate the subject to wider audiences.' Dr Richard Sheldon, Economic History Review 'Meticulously researched detail accompanied by wonderful illustrations.' Dr William Ashworth, Technology and Culture


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Professor Robin Connor is at the University of Manitoba; Dr Allen Simpson, is retired curator in the Science and Technological History Department, National Museums Scotland; Dr A Morrison-Low is Acting Keeper in the Science and Technological History Department, National Museums Scotland.

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