Unweaving the Rainbow
Richard Dawkins
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Unweaving the Rainbow
Published
2000
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers
Pages
354
ISBN-13
9780547347356
Description
Did Newton "unweave the rainbow" by reducing it to its prismatic colors, as Keats contended? Did he, in other words, diminish beauty? Far from it, says Dawkins - Newton's unweaving is the key to much of modern astronomy and to the breathtaking poetry of modern cosmology. Mysteries don't lose their poetry because they are solved; the solution is often more beautiful than the puzzle, uncovering deeper mystery. Dawkins takes up the most important and compelling topics in modern science, from astronomy and genetics to language and virtual reality, and combines them in a landmark statement of the human appetite for wonder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Unweaving the Rainbow?
This edition of Unweaving the Rainbow has approximately 354 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 Unweaving the Rainbow?
For most readers, Unweaving the Rainbow typically takes between 7h 23m and 4h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,500 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 Unweaving the Rainbow?
The estimated word count for Unweaving the Rainbow is approximately 88,500 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 Unweaving the Rainbow?
Unweaving the Rainbow was written by Richard Dawkins.
When was Unweaving the Rainbow published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.