Zen and the Art of Timetabling

Have you ever looked at your life and wonder, what might be controlling it? Zen and the Art of Timetabling gives a glimpse into a secret world. Known to many but understood by few, timetables are all around us.

This book explains the brief history, rules and constraints, here is offered an insight into that simple, yet complex multidimensional living beast.

Aimed at anyone wishing to understand, discover and discuss why a timetable should be the centre of their universe. Covering such fields as academia, transport and wedding planning, topics are discussed with a mixture of humour and knowledge. Based on years of educational experience within these pages you’ll discover:

• The rules of timetabling

• The physics of timetabling

• The Zen of timetabling

• The uses of timetables

• The reasons timetables exist

Mark is currently working as a Timetable Development officer in higher education.