How Long to Read Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs

By Harold Abelson

How Long Does it Take to Read Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 40 minutes to read Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs by Harold Abelson

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

Description

A new version of the classic and widely used text adapted for the JavaScript programming language. Since the publication of its first edition in 1984 and its second edition in 1996, Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) has influenced computer science curricula around the world. Widely adopted as a textbook, the book has its origins in a popular entry-level computer science course taught by Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman at MIT. SICP introduces the reader to central ideas of computation by establishing a series of mental models for computation. Earlier editions used...

How long is Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs?

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs by Harold Abelson is 640 pages long, and a total of 160,000 words.

This makes it 216% the length of the average book. It also has 196% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 34 minutes to read Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs aloud.

What Reading Level is Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs?

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs 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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