A guide for the perplexed
E. F. Schumacher
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A guide for the perplexed
Published
1977
Publisher
Harper & Row
Pages
147
ISBN-10
0060138599
Description
A Guide for the Perplexed is a short book by E. F. Schumacher, published in 1977. Schumacher himself considered A Guide for the Perplexed to be his most important achievement, although he was better known for his 1974 environmental economics bestseller Small Is Beautiful, which made him a leading figure within the ecology movement. His daughter wrote that her father handed her the book on his deathbed, five days before he died and he told her "this is what my life has been leading to".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A guide for the perplexed?
This edition of A guide for the perplexed has approximately 147 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 guide for the perplexed?
For most readers, A guide for the perplexed typically takes between 3h 4m and 2h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 36,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 36,750 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 guide for the perplexed?
The estimated word count for A guide for the perplexed is approximately 36,750 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 guide for the perplexed?
A guide for the perplexed was written by E. F. Schumacher.
When was A guide for the perplexed published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1977. The original work may have been published on a different date.