Time Travel

From the acclaimed author of The Information and Chaos, this thought-provoking exploration delves into the history and influence of time travel, tracing its origins from H.G. Wells’ groundbreaking The Time Machine to its cultural and scientific evolution. Gleick examines how advancements like the telegraph, railroads, and clocks transformed our understanding of time, while also exploring its portrayal in literature and media, from Borges to Doctor Who. The book also considers modern shifts in our perception of time in an interconnected, instantaneous world.