Nonzero
Robert Wright
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Nonzero
Published
March 2, 2000
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pages
445
ISBN-13
9780316644853
ISBN-10
0316644854
Description
In his bestselling The Moral Animal, Robert Wright applied the principles of evolutionary biology to the study of the human mind. Now Wright attempts something even more ambitious: explaining the direction of evolution and human history--and discerning where history will lead us next.In Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny, Wright asserts that, ever since the primordial ooze, life has followed a basic pattern. Organisms and human societies alike have grown more complex by mastering the challenges of internal cooperation. Wright's narrative ranges from fossilized bacteria to vampire bats, from stone-age villages to the World Trade Organization, uncovering such surprises as the benefits of barbarian hordes and the useful stability of feudalism. Here is history endowed with moral significance--a way of looking at our biological and cultural evolution that suggests, refreshingly, that human morality has improved over time, and that our instinct to discover meaning may itself serve a higher purpose. Insightful, witty, profound, Nonzero offers breathtaking implications for what we believe and how we adapt to technology's ongoing transformation of the world.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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How many pages are in Nonzero?
This edition of Nonzero has approximately 445 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 Nonzero?
For most readers, Nonzero typically takes between 9h 16m and 6h 11m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 111,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 111,250 words
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What is the word count of Nonzero?
The estimated word count for Nonzero is approximately 111,250 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 Nonzero?
Nonzero was written by Robert Wright.
When was Nonzero published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 2, 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.