The Study of Time II Proceedings of the Second Conference of the International Society for the Study of Time

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Proceedings of the Second Conference of the International Society for the Study of Time detail the 1973 gathering near Lake Yamanaka, Japan, held July 1–7 at Hotel Mt. Fuji. Edited by J. T. Fraser and N. Lawrence, the volume compiles conference papers and provides bibliographic support. The foreword explains the interdisciplinary mission of the Society, recounts planning after the 1969 Oberwolfach meeting, and describes fund-raising and organizational efforts in Japan, including a preparatory committee and support for speakers and sessions. Contributors and sponsor support are acknowledged, including a timekeepers session supported by Bulova.

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Foreword

Conference location and dates (1973)

Purpose and interdisciplinary mission

Planning and fund-raising efforts in Japan

Preparatory committee and key organizers

Sponsors and special session on timekeepers

The Study of Time Il Proceedings of the Second Conference of theInternational Society for the Study of TimeLake Yamanaka—Japan Edited by J.T.Fraser and N.Lawrence With 80 Figures Springer-VerlagNew York Heidelberg Berlin 1975 Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data International Society for the Study of Time. The study of time. English and German. Vol.2 edited byJ.T.Fraser and N.Lawrence. First conference held in 1969 at Oberwolfach, Germany;2d held in 1973 near Lake Yamanaka,Japan.Includes bibliographies. 1.Time-Congresses.I.Fraser,J.T.,ed. II. Haber, Francis C., ed. III. Müller, GertHeinz,1923- ed.IV.Lawrence,NathanielMorris,1917- ed.V.Title.QB209.1551972529 72-80472 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be translated or reproduced in any formwithout written permission from Springer-Verlag.@1975 by Springer-Verlag New York Inc.Softcover reprint of the hardcover Ist edition 1975 ISBN 978-3-642-50121-0(eBook) ISBN 978-3-642-50123-4 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-50121-0 Foreword The Second Conference of the International Society for the Study of Time was held at Hotel Mt.Fuji,near Lake Yamanaka,Japan,on July 1 to 7,1973.The present volume is the proceedings at that Con-ference and constitutes the second volume in The Study of Time series.* At the closing session of our First Conference in Oberwolfach,Germany,in 1969,I was honored bybeing elected to the Presidency of the Society,following Dr.J.G.Whitrow,our first President.Mymandate was to organize a Second Conference,consistent with the aim of the Society,which is theholding of interdisciplinary conferences for the presentation and discussion of papers on various as-pects of time.Several participants expressed to me their wish to have a second conference held inJapan so as to emphasize the international and intercultural dedication of this Society.Dr.Frasercarefully evaluated this and many other suggestions,weighed the possible conference sites and ourchances of raising the necessary funds to convene a meeting at such sites,and concurred with myconclusions that we should go ahead with the plans for a Japanese meeting. For the difficult and complicated task of raising funds and organizing a conference in Japan,I had toselect and rely heavily on somebody both capable and reliable and also living in Japan.Thus,I askedthe Reverend Michael Mutsuo Yanase,S.J.,Professor of Sophia University,Tokyo,to undertake thisarduous task.He graciously accepted and flawlessly carried out this demanding assignment.Withouthis powerful dedication and silent tenacity the conference would have never come about.He orga-nized the“P.C.J.”,the Preparatory Committee in Japan for the Second World Conference of ISST,with Professor Takahiko Yamanouchi as Chairman,and Professor Yoichiro Murakami as Local Secre-tary.Other members of P.C.J.were Professors Kodi Husimi,Tarow Indow,Masao Mutsumoto,ShozoOhmori and Professor Yanase himself. The self-effacing tireless efforts of the P.C.J.Secretary,Dr.Murakami,with the wise advice of Chair-man Yamanouchi and close collaboration of other members of P.C.J.deservedly paid off,and theycould raise sufficient funds to defray part of the travel expenses of speakers,and room and board ofparticipants.The behind-the-scene support of Professor Seishi Kaya and Professor Kankuro Kane-shige opened many doors that would have otherwise been closed to us.P.C.J.also took care of allthe details of hotel arrangements,transportation and entertainment.Dr.Husimi and Dr.Yanase wentout of their way to promote the “cause”of the study of time in Japan,giving lectures,organizingsmall local symposia on time and urging a scientific magazine**to publish a series of articles on time. The contributors of funds were as follows:Asia Foundation,Commemorative Association for theJapan World Exposition,Federation of Electric Power Companies Japan,Fuji Bank and its affiliated vi enterprizes,Japan Iron and Steel Federation,Japan Medical As

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Where and when was the second conference held?

The second conference was held at Hotel Mt. Fuji near Lake Yamanaka, Japan, from July 1 to 7, 1973.

What was the main aim of the International Society for the Study of Time?

The Society focused on interdisciplinary conferences presenting and discussing papers on various aspects of time.

Who organized the Japan-based effort for the 1973 conference?

Reverend Michael Mutsuo Yanase, S.J., of Sophia University in Tokyo, was asked to undertake the task, working through a preparatory committee in Japan.

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