International System of Units (SI) How the World Measures Almost Everything, and the People Who Made It Possible

"The International System of Units (SI) is an extraordinary book. This volume stands out among other books I have read on the metric system. Not only is it very readable but it is impressive in the scope and depth of coverage of the history, present status of the metric system in the United States and in the world, and outstanding individuals responsible for the science that created metric units... Anyone who reads this book will grow in appreciation of this remarkable measurement system."--Lorelle Young, President, U.S. Metric Association, Inc.International System of Units (SI) is a one-of-a-kind book. It provides detailed information on the metric system, its origin, history, and how the base and derived units were established.The book has four chapters (Measurement Systems, the International System of Units, Metrication in the United States, and United States Metric Association), appendices, an afterword, and references. The book is principally aimed at educating students in the United States, but it will also be of interest to anyone who enjoys the popular sciences. FeaturesHistory of the English, Metric, and International Systems of unitsInteresting facts regarding all 29 units of the International SystemBiographies of 19 scientists and inventors after whom the metric units are namedHistory and timeline of definition of seven base units of the International SystemHistory and timeline of definition of 22 derived units of the International System