It takes the average reader 9 hours and 33 minutes to read Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Part 13, Mining by Peter J. Golas
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The fifth volume of the late Dr. Needham's immense undertaking covers the subjects of chemistry and chemical technology. This, the thirteenth part of the volume, is the first history of Chinese mining to appear in a Western language. Spanning from the Neolithic period to the present day, it deals with the full range of Chinese mining from copper to mercury, arsenic to coal. The author explores not only the written sources but also the archaeological remains, and observes the traditional techniques still in use. The interrelationship between Chinese mining and its social, economic and...
Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Part 13, Mining by Peter J. Golas is 564 pages long, and a total of 143,256 words.
This makes it 190% the length of the average book. It also has 175% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 2 minutes to read Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Part 13, Mining aloud.
Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Part 13, Mining is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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