Keeping watch
Michael O'Malley
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Keeping watch
Published
July 1, 1991
Publisher
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9780140124330
ISBN-10
0140124330
Description
Focusing on the period from 1820 to 1920, Keeping Watch details the far-reaching changes in American society brought about by the transition from natural to mechanical sources of time -- from farmers' almanacs and religious formulations of time to regional time zones, synchronized watches, and factory punch clocks. Michael O'Malley shows how the pressures of industrialization, the emergence of the telegraph, and the spread of railroads led to a demand for uniform, consistent schedules. Chronicling particular communities' resistance to standard time and, later, daylight saving time, Keeping Watch also examines the cut-and-paste manipulation of "real time" in motion pictures. The cumulative impact of these technological changes, O'Malley argues, was momentous, creating a harsher ethic of punctuality and an unprecedented degree of labor regimentation. - Back cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Keeping watch?
This edition of Keeping watch has approximately 400 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Keeping watch?
For most readers, Keeping watch typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Keeping watch?
The estimated word count for Keeping watch is approximately 100,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Keeping watch?
Keeping watch was written by Michael O'Malley.
When was Keeping watch published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 1, 1991. The original work may have been published on a different date.