Doomsday Calculation

William Poundstone

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5h 20m

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Doomsday Calculation

by William Poundstone

2019

Little Brown & Company

320

9780316440714

Description

How to think about the unthinkable using cock-eyed statistics and pie-eyed philosophy.

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How many pages are in Doomsday Calculation?

This edition of Doomsday Calculation has approximately 320 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 Doomsday Calculation?

For most readers, Doomsday Calculation typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 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 Doomsday Calculation?

The estimated word count for Doomsday Calculation is approximately 80,000 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 Doomsday Calculation?

Doomsday Calculation was written by William Poundstone.

When was Doomsday Calculation published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.