State and National Laws Concerning the Weights and Measures of the United States - William Parry - Bog

Louis Albert Fischer and William Parry's classic text on the weights and measures of the United States is an essential resource for anyone working in a scientific or technical field. First published in 1913, the book is an exhaustive survey of state and federal laws regulating the use of weights and measures, as well as a review of the science behind these measurements. The authors also provide practical advice for those in the field and a wealth of historical and philosophical context for the significance of measuring in human societies.
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