The new millennium forces us to reflect on systems for counting time and distinguishing historical eras.
"Dick is the American writer who in recent years has most influenced non-American poets, novelists, and essayists."--Roberto Bolaņo In Counter-Clock World, time has begun moving backward.
Contains contributions on various subjects, notably India, Buddhism, ancient chronology, etc.
Unlike any other reference volume, this book gives a sweeping overview of the making of the contemporary world by mapping out at a glance what was happening simultaneously, from the dawn of history to the present day.