The tinkerers
Alec Foege
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 36m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 36m to read The tinkerers.
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The tinkerers
by Alec Foege
Published
2013
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
216
ISBN-13
9780465009237
Description
Showing how tinkering has been the guiding force behind both major corporate-sponsored innovations and smaller scale inventions with great potential, Foege argues that America still cultivates visionary innovators who do not allow cultural obsessions with efficiency and conformity to interfere with their passion and creativity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The tinkerers?
This edition of The tinkerers has approximately 216 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 tinkerers?
For most readers, The tinkerers typically takes between 4h 30m and 3h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,000 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 tinkerers?
The estimated word count for The tinkerers is approximately 54,000 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 tinkerers?
The tinkerers was written by Alec Foege.
When was The tinkerers published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.