The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
Richard Phillips Feynman
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The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
by Richard Phillips Feynman, Sean Runnette, Freeman Dyson
Published
2005
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
300
ISBN-13
9780465013128
Description
"Richard Feynman was one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century - from his work on the atomic bomb to his solution to the puzzle of the Challenger disaster. Feynman helped to shape the world as we know it. Nobel laureate, iconoclastic icon, caring family man, amateur artist, and professional musician (in a Rio de Janeiro samba band), Feynman was a man of many dimensions.". "The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a treasury of the best of Feynman's short works - from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Pleasure of Finding Things Out?
This edition of The Pleasure of Finding Things Out has approximately 300 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 Pleasure of Finding Things Out?
For most readers, The Pleasure of Finding Things Out typically takes between 6h 15m and 4h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 75,000 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 Pleasure of Finding Things Out?
The estimated word count for The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is approximately 75,000 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 Pleasure of Finding Things Out?
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out was written by Richard Phillips Feynman, Sean Runnette, Freeman Dyson.
When was The Pleasure of Finding Things Out published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.