ISBN:
9780226257860
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
,
Illustrations (black and white)
DDC:
304.23709561
Keywords:
Time Systems and standards
;
History
;
Time Social aspects
Abstract:
Up until the end of the 18th century, the way Ottomans used their clocks conformed to the inner logic of their own temporal culture. However, this began to change rather dramatically during the 19th century, as the Ottoman Empire was increasingly assimilated into the European-dominated global economy and the project of modern state building began to gather momentum. In 'Reading Clocks, Alla Turca', Avner Wishnitzer unravels the complexity of Ottoman temporal culture and tells the story of its transformation.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.7208/chicago/9780226257860.001.0001/upso-9780226257723
URL:
http://chicago.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.7208/chicago/9780226257860.001.0001/upso-9780226257723