Ingenious pursuits
Lisa Jardine
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Ingenious pursuits
by Lisa Jardine
Published
1999
Publisher
Nan A. Talese
Pages
444
ISBN-13
9780385493253
ISBN-10
0385493258
Description
"In Ingenious Pursuits, Lisa Jardine documents the forces for change which laid the foundations of modern thought, focusing on some of its important scientific components: precise time measurement, enhanced astronomical observation, plant breeding, technological advances in navigation, chemical substance analysis, the mathematics of naturally occurring curves. With each successive wave of practical innovations, the inquiring minds of the next generation were enabled to identify the key problems on which to focus thier attention. Jardine stresses that the discoveries they made grew out of the preoccupations and pressures of an active and engaged everyday life."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Guia de fundos do Arquivo de História da Ciência
Histórias das Ciências, Epistemologia, Gênero e Arte
A tribuna da ciência
Arquivo Jacques Danon
Arquivo Alvaro Alberto
Culturas e geografias
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ingenious pursuits?
This edition of Ingenious pursuits has approximately 444 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 Ingenious pursuits?
For most readers, Ingenious pursuits typically takes between 9h 15m and 6h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 111,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 111,000 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 Ingenious pursuits?
The estimated word count for Ingenious pursuits is approximately 111,000 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 Ingenious pursuits?
Ingenious pursuits was written by Lisa Jardine.
When was Ingenious pursuits published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.