The Dragons of Eden
Carl Sagan
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The Dragons of Eden
by Carl Sagan
Published
1983
Publisher
Dagitim Yeri
Pages
278
Description
Presents an overview of human evolution and discusses human and animal intelligence, the mechanisms of the brain, memory, sleep, myths and legends about evolution, and the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life.
Subjects
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Mutual Aid
Sapiens
Introduction to genetic analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Dragons of Eden?
This edition of The Dragons of Eden has approximately 278 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 Dragons of Eden?
For most readers, The Dragons of Eden typically takes between 5h 48m and 3h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,500 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 Dragons of Eden?
The estimated word count for The Dragons of Eden is approximately 69,500 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 Dragons of Eden?
The Dragons of Eden was written by Carl Sagan.
When was The Dragons of Eden published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1983. The original work may have been published on a different date.