It takes the average reader 5 hours and 17 minutes to read Mathematical Apocrypha Redux by Steven G. Krantz
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A companion to Mathematical Apocrypha, this second volume of anecdotes, stories, quips, and ruminations about mathematics and mathematicians is sure to please. It differs from other books of its type in that many of the stories are from the twentieth century and many about currently living mathematicians. A number of the best stories come from the author's first-hand experience. The writing is lively, engaging, and informative. There are stories the reader may wish to share with students and colleagues, friends, and relatives. The purpose of the book is to explore and to celebrate the many facets of mathematical life. The stories reveal mathematicians as intense, human, and sympathetic. They should resonate with readers everywhere.
Mathematical Apocrypha Redux by Steven G. Krantz is 308 pages long, and a total of 79,464 words.
This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 14 minutes to read Mathematical Apocrypha Redux aloud.
Mathematical Apocrypha Redux is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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