A Watched Pot
Michael G. Flaherty
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at 250 WPM3h 10m
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A Watched Pot
Published
1999
Publisher
New York University Press
Pages
190
ISBN-13
9780814728697
Description
"Time, it has been said, is the enemy. In an era of harried lives, time seems increasingly precious as hours and days telescope and our lives often seem to be flitting past. And yet, at other times, the minutes drag on, each tick of the clock excruciatingly drawn out. What accounts for this paradox?". "Based upon a full decade's empirical research, Michael G. Flaherty's A Watched Pot offers remarkable insights on this most universal human experience. Flaherty surveyed hundreds of individuals of all ages to ascertain how such phenomena as suffering, violence, danger, boredom, exhilaration, concentration, shock, and novelty influence our perception of time. Their stories make for intriguing reading, by turns familiar and exotic, mundane and dramatic, horrific and funny.". "A qualitative and quantitative tour de force, A Watched Pot presents what may well be the first fully integrated theory of time and will be of interest to scientists, humanists, social scientists, and the educated public alike."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A Watched Pot?
This edition of A Watched Pot has approximately 190 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 Watched Pot?
For most readers, A Watched Pot typically takes between 3h 58m and 2h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,500 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 Watched Pot?
The estimated word count for A Watched Pot is approximately 47,500 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 Watched Pot?
A Watched Pot was written by Michael G. Flaherty.
When was A Watched Pot published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.