The blind giant
Nick Harkaway
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at 250 WPM4h 40m
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The blind giant
Published
2012
Publisher
John Murray
Pages
280
ISBN-13
9781848546417
ISBN-10
1848546416
Description
The digital age : an age of isolation, warped communication, disintegrating community, where unfiltered and unregulated information pours relentlessly through our lives, destorying what it means to be human. Or an age of marvels, where there is a world of wonder at our fingertips. Where we can communicated across the globe, learn in the blink of an eye, pull down the barriers that divide us and move forward together. Whatever your reaction to technological culutre, the speed with which oru world is changing is both mesmerising and challenging. In The Blind Giant, novelest and tech blogger Nick Harkaway draws together fascination and disparate ideas to answer the charge that digital culture is the source of all our modern ills, while at the same time showing where the dangers are real and suggesting how they can be combated. This is an essential handbook for everyone trying to be human in a digtal age -- Publisher's description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The blind giant?
This edition of The blind giant has approximately 280 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 The blind giant?
For most readers, The blind giant typically takes between 5h 50m and 3h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,000 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 The blind giant?
The estimated word count for The blind giant is approximately 70,000 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 The blind giant?
The blind giant was written by Nick Harkaway.
When was The blind giant published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.