How Long to Read Space Science and the Arab World

How Long Does it Take to Read Space Science and the Arab World?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Space Science and the Arab World by Jörg Matthias Determann

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

Description

When Sultan bin Salman left Earth on the shuttle Discovery in 1985, he became the first Arab, first Muslim and first member of a royal family in space. Twenty-five years later, the discovery of a planet 500 light years away by the Qatar Exoplanet Survey - subsequently named `Qatar-1b' - was evidence of the cutting-edge space science projects taking place across the Middle East. This book identifies the individuals, institutions and national ideologies that enabled Arab astronomers and researchers to gain support for space exploration when Middle East governments lacked interest. Jorg Matthias Determann shows that the conquest of space became associated with national prestige, security, economic growth and the idea of an `Arab renaissance' more generally. Equally important to this success were international collaborations: to benefit from American and Soviet expertise and technology, Arab scientists and officials had to commit to global governance of space and the common interests of humanity. Challenging the view that the golden age of Arabic science and cosmopolitanism was situated in the medieval period, Determann tells the story of the new discoveries and scientific collaborations taking place from the 19th century to the present day. An innovative contribution to Middle East studies and history of science, the book also appeals to increased business, media and political interest in the Arab space industry.

How long is Space Science and the Arab World?

Space Science and the Arab World by Jörg Matthias Determann is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Space Science and the Arab World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Space Science and the Arab World aloud.

What Reading Level is Space Science and the Arab World?

Space Science and the Arab World 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.

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