Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP)

Harold Abelson

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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP)

by Harold Abelson, Gerald Jay Sussman, Julie Sussman

2019-7

机械工业出版社

473

9787111630548

Description

> **Wizard Book** n. Hal Abelson's, Jerry Sussman's and Julie Sussman's Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (MIT Press, 1984; ISBN 0-262-01077-1), an excellent computer science text used in introductory courses at MIT. So called because of the wizard on the jacket. One of the bibles of the LISP/Scheme world. Also, less commonly, known as the Purple Book. *from The New Hacker's Dictionary, 2nd edition (MIT Press, 1993)*

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How many pages are in Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP)?

This edition of Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) has approximately 473 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 Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP)?

For most readers, Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) typically takes between 9h 51m and 6h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 118,250 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 118,250 words

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The estimated word count for Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) is approximately 118,250 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.

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Who is the author of Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP)?

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) was written by Harold Abelson, Gerald Jay Sussman, Julie Sussman.

When was Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) published?

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