It takes the average reader 5 hours and 59 minutes to read Descartes' Dream by Philip J. Davis
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These provocative essays take a modern look at the 17th-century thinker's dream, examining the influences of mathematics on society, particularly in light of technological advances. They survey the conditions that elicit the application of mathematic principles; the applications' effectiveness; and how applied mathematics transform perceptions of reality. 1987 edition.
Descartes' Dream by Philip J. Davis is 354 pages long, and a total of 89,916 words.
This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 110% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 11 minutes to read Descartes' Dream aloud.
Descartes' Dream is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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