Vom Rasen und Kriechen

New edition with unchanged content. The everyday handling of time follows its own rules in every culture. On the other hand, adapting to other time rules can be just as difficult as learning a new language. The authors give an introductory and entertaining overview of time models from various branches of science and consider the handling of time in a cultural and historical context. They then present their time research in Germany and Indonesia. They went on a journey and explored the social tempo and temporal regulation of everyday life in both countries. In doing so, they explored exciting questions: How fast do Germans and Indonesians run? How fast do they work and what is the difference in their working style? How exactly.