On Giants' Shoulders
Melvyn Bragg
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On Giants' Shoulders
by Melvyn Bragg
Published
February 18, 1999
Publisher
Sceptre
Pages
384
ISBN-13
9780340712603
ISBN-10
0340712600
Description
"On Giants' Shoulders elucidates the milestones in the history of science, focusing on twelve individuals and their extraordinary breakthroughs. From a layman's perspective, acclaimed journalist and author Melvyn Bragg discusses the life, work, and legacy of these remarkable people with leading scientists and historians in each field, including Stephen Jay Gould, Richard Dawkins, Roger Penrose, Martin Rees, Oliver Sacks, John Gribbin, and Paul Davies."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
The food of the gods and how it came to earth
The Invisible Man
The Time Machine
Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in On Giants' Shoulders?
This edition of On Giants' Shoulders has approximately 384 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 On Giants' Shoulders?
For most readers, On Giants' Shoulders typically takes between 8h 0m and 5h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,000 words
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What is the word count of On Giants' Shoulders?
The estimated word count for On Giants' Shoulders is approximately 96,000 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 On Giants' Shoulders?
On Giants' Shoulders was written by Melvyn Bragg.
When was On Giants' Shoulders published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 18, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.