How Long to Read The Hope of Progress

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hope of Progress?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 19 minutes to read The Hope of Progress by P.B. Medawar

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

Description

First published in 1972, The Hope of Progress presents collection of essays and lectures dealing with the history of scientific ideas and the impact of science on society. The principle piece in this volume is the author’s 1969 presidential address to the British Association ‘On The Effecting of All Things Possible’, an argument for believing in the ability of science to solve the problems it has itself created, and which too many of us believe insoluble. It contains author’s Romanes Lecture on ‘Science and Literature’ and a well known critique of J.D. Watson’s notorious account of the...

How long is The Hope of Progress?

The Hope of Progress by P.B. Medawar is 136 pages long, and a total of 34,816 words.

This makes it 46% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hope of Progress Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 10 minutes to read The Hope of Progress aloud.

What Reading Level is The Hope of Progress?

The Hope of Progress is suitable for students ages 10 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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