Time: Big Ideas, Small Books by Eva Hoffman (English) Paperback Book

Description: Time by Eva Hoffman Time has always been the great Given, a fact of existence which cannot be denied or wished away; but the character of lived time is changing dramatically. This book offers a look at lifes ineffable element, spanning fields from biology and culture to psychoanalysis and neuroscience. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Time has always been the great Given, a fact of existence which cannot be denied or wished away; but the character of lived time is changing dramatically. Medical advances extend our longevity, while digital devices compress time into ever briefer units. We can now exist in several time-zones simultaneously, but we suffer from endemic shortages of time. We are working longer hours and blurring the distinctions between labour and leisure. For many, in an inversion of the old adage, time has become more valuable than money.In this look at lifes most ineffable element, spanning fields from biology and culture to psychoanalysis and neuroscience, Eva Hoffman asks: are we coming to the end of time as we know it? Notes A radical exploration which asks if were coming to the end of time as we know it. From the author of Lost In Translation and the novel Illuminations. Beautifully written and eloquent Financial Times Back Cover One of our most lucid thinkers ... the true subject of this intriguing and highly readable book is the nature of being alive Independent Time has always been a fact of existence which cannot be denied or wished away; but the character of lived time is changing dramatically. Medical advances extend our lives, while digital devices compress time into ever briefer units. We can now exist in several time-zones at once, but we suffer from endemic shortages of time. We are working longer hours and blurring the distinctions between labour and leisure. For many, time has become more valuable than money. How do such developments affect us? What impact do hyper-fast technologies have on our capacity for concentration and reflection? What are we learning about the processes and patterns of time in our minds and bodies? Is there such a thing as natural human temporality, beyond which we venture at our peril? In this radical exploration of lifes most elusive element, spanning fields from biology and culture to psychoanalysis and neuroscience, Eva Hoffman asks: are we coming to the end of time as we have known it? Time is strong both scientifcally and sociologically, provoking endless contemplation ... Hoffman desires to understand time - not to pin it lifelessly to a wall, but instead to cherish it David Eagleman, New Scientist Author Biography Eva Hoffman has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, a prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Whiting Award for writing and the Prix Italia for radio. Her books include Lost in Translation and the novel Illuminations. Review One of our most lucid thinkers... What makes this book so original is the way Hoffman uses the tools of contemporary science... Her description of our subjective inner world is most arresting... As we go on, it becomes clear that the true subject of this intriguing and highly readable book is the nature of being alive -- Elaine Feinstein * Independent *Beautifully written and eloquent * Financial Times *A topical study that should elicit a moment of pause among those of us in a real hurry * Sunday Business Post *A much-needed reminder that how we experience time is a cultural phenomenon -- Amy Jenkins * Independent *Written with a nicely leisured elegance, and contains many intriguing parts... eye-opening -- Steven Poole * Guardian * Promotional A radical exploration - are we coming to the end of time as we know it? Long Description Time has always been the great Given, a fact of existence which cannot be denied or wished away; but the character of lived time is changing dramatically. Medical advances extend our longevity, while digital devices compress time into ever briefer units. We can now exist in several time-zones simultaneously, but we suffer from endemic shortages of time. We are working longer hours and blurring the distinctions between labour and leisure. For many, in an inversion of the old adage, time has become more valuable than money...In this look at lifes most ineffable element, spanning fields from biology and culture to psychoanalysis and neuroscience, Eva Hoffman asks: are we coming to the end of time as we know it? Review Text One of our most lucid thinkers... What makes this book so original is the way Hoffman uses the tools of contemporary science... Her description of our subjective inner world is most arresting... As we go on, it becomes clear that the true subject of this intriguing and highly readable book is the nature of being alive Promotional "Headline" A radical exploration - are we coming to the end of time as we know it? Details ISBN1846680433 Author Eva Hoffman Year 2011 ISBN-10 1846680433 ISBN-13 9781846680434 Media Book Pages 224 Publisher Profile Books Ltd Imprint Profile Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 115 Birth 1945 Short Title TIME EVA HOFFMAN Language English Residence London, ENK Series Big Ideas Edition Main Translated from English Publication Date 2011-09-22 Format Paperback Subtitle Big Ideas, Small Books AU Release Date 2011-09-22 NZ Release Date 2011-09-22 UK Release Date 2011-09-22 Edition Description Main Alternative 9781847652591 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:37281717;

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