The science of superheroes
Lois H. Gresh
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The science of superheroes
Published
2002
Publisher
J. Wiley
Pages
200
ISBN-10
0471024600
Description
The truth about superpowers . . . science fact or science fiction? "An entertaining and informative guide to comic book wonders bound to come." --Julius Schwartz, Editor Emeritus, DC Comics Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Flash, Spider Man . . . they protect us from evildoers, defend truth and justice, and, occasionally, save our planet from certain doom. Yet, how much do we understand about their powers? In this engaging yet serious work, Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg attempt to answer that question once and for all. From X-ray vision to psychokinesis, invisibility to lightspeed locomotion, they take a hard, scientific look at the powers possessed by all of our most revered superheroes, and a few of the lesser ones, in an attempt to sort fact from fantasy. In the process, they unearth some shocking truths that will unsettle, alarm, and even terrify all but the most fiendish of supervillains. Lois Gresh (Rochester, NY) has written eight novels and nonfiction books as well as dozens of short stories and has been nominated for national fiction awards six times. Robert Weinberg (Oak Forest, IL) is a multiple award-winning author of novels, nonfiction books, short stories and comics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The science of superheroes?
This edition of The science of superheroes has approximately 200 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 science of superheroes?
For most readers, The science of superheroes typically takes between 4h 10m and 2h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,000 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 science of superheroes?
The estimated word count for The science of superheroes is approximately 50,000 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 science of superheroes?
The science of superheroes was written by Lois H. Gresh.
When was The science of superheroes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.