Measures and Men - Book by Witold Kula

Name: Measures and Men
Author: Witold Kula

Witold Kula examines the historical relationship between measurement systems and social structures, illustrating how units of measure reflect economic and political priorities. The book explores diverse systems, from medieval Europe to colonial contexts, revealing their role in taxation, trade, and labor management. Kula highlights the power dynamics embedded in measurement, showing how rulers and elites manipulated standards to maintain control.

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