Clockwork man ; the story of time, its origins, its uses, its tyranny.
| Main Author: | Wright, Lawrence, 1906- |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Horizon Press,
[1969]
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| Subjects: |
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