How Long to Read Heavenly Clockwork

How Long Does it Take to Read Heavenly Clockwork?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read Heavenly Clockwork by Joseph Needham

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A reissue with a foreword and supplement, of a modern classic published in 1960. The invention of the mechanical clock was one of the most important turning points in the history of science and technology. This study revealed six centuries of mechanical clockwork preceding the first mechanical escapement clocks of the West of about AD 1300. Detailed and fully illustrated accounts of elaborate Chinese clocks are accompanied by a discussion of the social context of the Chinese inventions and an assessment of their possible transmission to medieval Europe. For this revised edition, Dr Joseph...

How long is Heavenly Clockwork?

Heavenly Clockwork by Joseph Needham is 266 pages long, and a total of 68,096 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Heavenly Clockwork Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 12 minutes to read Heavenly Clockwork aloud.

What Reading Level is Heavenly Clockwork?

Heavenly Clockwork is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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