A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking
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at 250 WPM4h 16m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 16m to read A Brief History of Time.
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A Brief History of Time
Published
13/01/2015
Publisher
Intrínseca
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9788580576467
ISBN-10
8580576466
Description
Stephen Hawking's ‘A Brief History of Time* has become an international publishing phenomenon. Translated into thirty languages, it has sold over ten million copies worldwide and lives on as a science book that continues to captivate and inspire new readers each year. When it was first published in 1988 the ideas discussed in it were at the cutting edge of what was then known about the universe. In the intervening twenty years there have been extraordinary advances in the technology of observing both the micro- and macro-cosmic world. Indeed, during that time cosmology and the theoretical sciences have entered a new golden age . Professor Hawking is one of the major scientists and thinkers to have contributed to this renaissance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A Brief History of Time?
This edition of A Brief History of Time has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A Brief History of Time?
For most readers, A Brief History of Time typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of A Brief History of Time?
The estimated word count for A Brief History of Time is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of A Brief History of Time?
A Brief History of Time was written by Stephen Hawking.
When was A Brief History of Time published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 13/01/2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.