Nonzero
Wright, Robert
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Nonzero
Published
2000
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pages
435
ISBN-10
0679442529
Description
"At the beginning of Nonzero, Robert Wright sets out to "define the arrow of the history of life, from the primordial soup to the World Wide Web." Twenty-two chapters later, after a sweeping and vivid narrative of the human past, he has succeeded - and has mounted a powerful challenge to the conventional view that evolution and human history are aimless."--BOOK JACKET. "Ingeniously employing game theory - the logic of "zero-sum" and "non-zero-sum" games - Wright isolates the impetus behind life's basic direction; the impetus that, via biological evolution, created complex, intelligent animals and then, via cultural evolution, pushed the human species toward deeper and vaster social complexity."--BOOK JACKET. "Wright argues that a coolly scientific appraisal of humanity's three-billion-year past can give new spiritual meaning to the present and even offer political guidance for the future. Nonzero will change the way people think about the human prospect."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Nonzero?
This edition of Nonzero has approximately 435 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 4m and 6h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 108,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 108,750 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 Nonzero?
The estimated word count for Nonzero is approximately 108,750 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 Wright, Robert.
When was Nonzero published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.