How Long to Read Taming the Infinite

How Long Does it Take to Read Taming the Infinite?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read Taming the Infinite by Ian Stewart

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

Description

From ancient Babylon to the last great unsolved problems, Ian Stewart brings us his definitive history of mathematics. In his famous straightforward style, Professor Stewart explains each major development--from the first number systems to chaos theory--and considers how each affected society and changed everyday life forever. Maintaining a personal touch, he introduces all of the outstanding mathematicians of history, from the key Babylonians, Greeks and Egyptians, via Newton and Descartes, to Fermat, Babbage and Godel, and demystifies math's key concepts without recourse to complicated formulae. Written to provide a captivating historic narrative for the non-mathematician, Taming the Infinite is packed with fascinating nuggets and quirky asides, and contains 100 illustrations and diagrams to illuminate and aid understanding of a subject many dread, but which has made our world what it is today.

How long is Taming the Infinite?

Taming the Infinite by Ian Stewart is 384 pages long, and a total of 97,536 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Taming the Infinite Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read Taming the Infinite aloud.

What Reading Level is Taming the Infinite?

Taming the Infinite 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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