View from a height
Isaac Asimov
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View from a height
by Isaac Asimov
Published
1964
Publisher
Dobson
Pages
252
ISBN-10
0234777729
Description
Collection of seventeen scientific essays: Part I: Biology "That's About the Size of It" (October 1961) "The Egg and Wee" (June 1962) "That's Life!" (March 1962) "Not as We Know It" (September 1961) Part II: Chemistry "The Element of Perfection" (November 1960) "The Weighting Game" (April 1962) "The Evens Have It" (August 1961) Part III: Physics "Now Hear This!" (December 1960) "The Ultimate Split of the Second" (August 1959) "Order! Order!" (February 1961) "The Modern Demonology" (January 1962) "The Height of Up" (October 1959) Part IV: Astronomy "Hot Stuff" (July 1962) "Recipe for a Planet" (July 1961) "The Trojan Hearse" (December 1961) "By Jove!" (May 1962) "Superficially Speaking" (February 1962)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in View from a height?
This edition of View from a height has approximately 252 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 View from a height?
For most readers, View from a height typically takes between 5h 15m and 3h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,000 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 View from a height?
The estimated word count for View from a height is approximately 63,000 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 View from a height?
View from a height was written by Isaac Asimov.
When was View from a height published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1964. The original work may have been published on a different date.