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(e.g., Brown and Eisenhardt, 1997; Ancona and Chong, 1999). From reading Bluedorn's book, however, it is evident that the meaning of time and the concept of timing are even more fundamental and that the effects of time are more pervasive than my view assumed. The Human Organization of Time is of relevance, in my opinion, to anybody studying organizational phenomena, as well as a broader audience interested in time research. The book is rich with examples of the meaning of time and its causes and consequences, reviews of streams of research relevant to temporal issues, and theoretic, cultural, and historic contexts in which to better understand time. Integrating over 500 different citations, this book exceeds most in its depth and breadth of treatment. Beyond researchers, a more general audience will also likely find this book of interest. Although the book builds on earlier chapters toward conclusions in the final two integrative chapters, I think readers could select areas of interest and find them valuable on their own. Overall, I found the book intriguing, provocative, and valuable. I applaud Allen Bluedorn for having done the field a great service, creating a masterpiece of and on time.