How Long to Read Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way

How Long Does it Take to Read Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way by Walter Thirring

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

Description

Walter Thirring is the last offspring of an Austrian family of scientists. In this moving narrative, he describes how he survived the Nazi occupation and became instrumental in reconstructing European science.Thirring is one of the last living physicists who worked on the greatest discoveries and with the greatest scientists of the 20th century. He recollects encounters with the old masters like Einstein, Schrödinger, Heisenberg, Pauli and others as well as his collaborations with the present stars like Murray Gell-Mann and Elliott Lieb. The book presents the challenges faced when one of the major paradigm shifts took place, namely, the shift away from atomistic theory and Newtonian physics towards field theory and quantum mechanics. Every step is presented in clear, understandable language which reflects Thirring's extensive experience in training the next generation. Additionally, Thirring describes his fascinating and profound life experiences, growing up under Nazi occupation, serving in the war, striving to establish scientific excellence and in reaching out across the Iron Curtain. A true Renaissance man, he concludes by discussing his love of music, and it is clear that his passion for learning is only matched by his passion for music, a sampling of which can be found at .A work that inspires at every junction and is decisively re-readable, Thirring's autobiography is assuredly a must-have for anyone interested in science, physics and history.

How long is Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way?

Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way by Walter Thirring is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way aloud.

What Reading Level is Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way?

Joy Of Discovery, The: Great Encounters Along The Way 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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