Cosmos
Carl Sagan
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Cosmos
by Carl Sagan
Published
1984
Publisher
Asahi Shinbunsha
Pages
2
Description
This book is about science in its broadest human context, how science and civilization grew up together. It is the story of our long journey of discovery and the forces and individuals who helped to shape modern science, including Democritus, Hypatia, Kepler, Newton, Huygens, Champollion, Lowell and Humason. The book also explores spacecraft missions of discovery of the nearby planets, the research in the Library of ancient Alexandria, the human brain, Egyptian hieroglyphics, the origin of life, the death of the Sun, the evolution of galaxies and the origins of matter, suns and worlds. The author retraces the fifteen billion years of cosmic evolution that have transformed matter into life and consciousness, enabling the cosmos to wonder about itself. He considers the latest findings on life elsewhere and how we might communicate with the beings of other worlds. ~ WorldCat.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Cosmos?
This edition of Cosmos has approximately 2 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 Cosmos?
For most readers, Cosmos typically takes between 3m and 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 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 Cosmos?
The estimated word count for Cosmos is approximately 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 Cosmos?
Cosmos was written by Carl Sagan.
When was Cosmos published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1984. The original work may have been published on a different date.