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In this engaging and spirited book, eminent social psychologist Robert Levine asks us to explore a dimension of our experience that we take for granted,our perception of time. When we travel to a different country, or even a different city in the United States, we assume that a certain amount…

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1 author picked A Geography Of Time as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book introduced me to a notion I had a little understanding of but never realized how powerful it was. We think of time differently depending on our environment – our culture, our family upbringing, and a whole host of other factors.

Of course, it seems obvious, but when Robert Levine takes you on a journey around the world, closely examining the amazing ways people think about time, it will change your life. I love books that take my world and turn it upside down.

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