Ingenious Pursuits
Lisa Jardine
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Ingenious Pursuits
by Lisa Jardine
Published
October 5, 2000
Publisher
Abacus
Pages
464
ISBN-13
9780349113050
ISBN-10
034911305X
Description
Today the two cultures of "art" and "science" have come to be treated as fundamentally opposed, their aims incompatible. In this remarkable book, Lisa Jardine makes clear that this distinction is both artificial and historically inaccurate. Ingenious Pursuits focuses on a series of virtuoso advancements -- among them the discovery of the circulation of blood, the perfection of the mechanical clock, enhanced astronomical observation, fundamental developments in mathematics, selective animal and plant breeding, and the development of chemical substance analysis -- that transformed the thinking of the early modern world and inaugurated forces for change that laid the very foundations for modern thought. - Jacket flap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ingenious Pursuits?
This edition of Ingenious Pursuits has approximately 464 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 40m and 6h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 116,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 116,000 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 116,000 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 October 5, 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.