Timewatch
Barbara Adam
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Timewatch
by Barbara Adam
Published
1995
Publisher
Polity Press
Pages
205
ISBN-10
074561020X
Description
Time forms such an important part of our lives that it is rarely thought about. In this book the author moves beyond the time of clocks and calendars in order to study time as embedded in social interactions, structures, practices and knowledge, in artefacts, in the body, and in the environment. The author looks at the many different ways in which time is experienced, in relation to the various contexts and institutions of social life. Among the topics discussed are time in the areas of health, education, work, globalization and environmental change. Through focus on the complexities of social time she explores ways of keeping together what social science traditions have taken apart, namely, time with reference to the personal - public, local-global and natural-cultural dimensions of social life. . Barbara Adam's time-based approach engages with, yet differs from postmodernist writings. It suggests ways not merely to deconstruct but to reconstruct both common-sense and social science understanding. This book will be of interest to undergraduates and scholars working in the areas of sociology, social theory and cultural theory.
Subjects
Identity and the life cycle
The life cycle completed
Development through the lifespan
The developing person through the life span
Nutrition through the life cycle
Life cycles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Timewatch?
This edition of Timewatch has approximately 205 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 Timewatch?
For most readers, Timewatch typically takes between 4h 16m and 2h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,250 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 Timewatch?
The estimated word count for Timewatch is approximately 51,250 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 Timewatch?
Timewatch was written by Barbara Adam.
When was Timewatch published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.