It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Unknown Quantity by John Derbyshire
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Perfect for history buffs and armchair algebra experts, Unknown Quantity tells the story of the development of abstract mathematical thought. John Derbyshire discovers the story behind the formulae, roots, and radicals. As he did so masterfully in Prime Obsession, Derbyshire brings the evolution of mathematical thinking to dramatic life by focusing on the key historical players. Unknown Quantity begins in the time of Abraham and Isaac and moves from Abel's proof to the higher levels of abstraction developed by Galois through modern-day advances. Derbyshire explains how a simple turn of...
Unknown Quantity by John Derbyshire is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.
This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read Unknown Quantity aloud.
Unknown Quantity is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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