Hidden Rhythms: Schedules and Calendars in Social Life

"A pathbreaking book on an important subject which, surprisingly, has been paid little attention by social scientists. Zerubavel writes with both learning and lucidity. His book is a pleasure to read."
—Peter Berger

"Others have written about the structuring of time, but few so insightfully and compellingly as Zerubavel."
—Neil J. Smelser

"This is a jewel of a book, one of the most important contributions to cultural sociology in recent years. Professor Zerubavel's easy blend of history, re...