Alex Hebra is a science writer and research and development engineering consultant.
"The integration of math and engineering history is not easy to do, and in my opinion Hebra has sucessfully carried it off. The book is well-organized and written in a delightful, dry wit."--Paul Nahin, author of The Science of Radio and Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers "Measure for Measure is a charming book, packed with delights, in which Hebra guides us from Ancient Egypt and Babylon to the present day. It is filled with anecdotes and historical facts that illuminate and enliven his account of the way that scientists and engineers have come to agreement on how to define the basic units for physical quantities and how they are related. Alex Hebra has written a book that is both informative and fun".--John Charap, author of Explaining the Universe "Alex Hebra's extraordinary book shows how units of measurement are woven inextricably into the fabric of science and history. There is no escape from the need for units--ancient or modern, they are everywhere. Step into the hotel bar and you could still be offered a hogshead (that's more beer than you can drink) or a jeroboam (that's more champagne than you can afford), although a gill or a quart is more likely. From ancient Babylon to biochemistry, from Archimedes to Jefferson, from cubits to Angstroms, units have a story to tell. If you have ever wondered about the distance between Alexandria and Aswan in camel-days or how fast a Martian canal boat can go, then this is the book for you."--Neil A. Downie, author of Vacuum Bazookas, Electric Rainbow Jelly,and 27 Other Saturday Science Projects
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