The computer book
Simson Garfinkel
Reading Time
at 250 WPM8h 48m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 8h 48m to read The computer book.
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The computer book
by Simson Garfinkel, Rachel Grunspan
Published
2019
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Pages
528
ISBN-13
9781454926221
Description
"Two expert authors, with decades' of experience working in computer research and innovation, explore topics including the Sumerian abacus, the first spam message, Morse code, cryptography, early computers, Isaac Asimov's laws of robotics, UNIX and early programming languages, movies, video games, mainframes, minis and micros, hacking, virtual reality, and more"--
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The computer book?
This edition of The computer book has approximately 528 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 computer book?
For most readers, The computer book typically takes between 11h 0m and 7h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 132,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 132,000 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 computer book?
The estimated word count for The computer book is approximately 132,000 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 computer book?
The computer book was written by Simson Garfinkel, Rachel Grunspan.
When was The computer book published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.