How Long to Read The Jungles of Randomness

How Long Does it Take to Read The Jungles of Randomness?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 13 minutes to read The Jungles of Randomness by Ivars Peterson

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

Description

"Peterson's knowledge of and affection for mathematics comes through with every word."--San Diego Union Tribune. "Peterson is, in short, the math teacher everyone wishes they had in high school."--Publishers Weekly. "Peterson has honed his explanatory skills finely. He is a readable guide through the tangles of probability and random chance. The Jungles of Randomness will give some insight into one of the most fruitful areas where math meets practical living."--Christian Science Monitor. The delightful trek through the exotic and powerful world of randomness. Popular math author Ivars Peterson leads readers on an exciting foray into the wilds of randomness, introducing exciting new discoveries--from hidden rules governing games of chance to how the first molecules of life formed and how random numbers can protect sensitive information on the Internet. Along the way, he charts the ambiguous boundary between order and chaos, revealing the astonishing patterns so often hidden in apparent randomness as well as the startling randomness often embedded in apparent order. Ivars Peterson (Washington, D.C.) is the mathematics and physics editor at Science News and the author of four previous trade books, including The Mathematical Tourist and Islands of Truth: A Mathematical Mystery Cruise.

How long is The Jungles of Randomness?

The Jungles of Randomness by Ivars Peterson is 247 pages long, and a total of 63,479 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Jungles of Randomness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 46 minutes to read The Jungles of Randomness aloud.

What Reading Level is The Jungles of Randomness?

The Jungles of Randomness 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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