How Long to Read What is Time?

How Long Does it Take to Read What is Time??

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read What is Time? by G. J. Whitrow

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

Description

G. J. Whitrow (1912-2000) begins this classic exploration of the nature of time with a story about a Russian poet, visiting London before the First World War. The poet's English was not too good and when he asked a man in the street, 'Please, what is time?' he received the response, 'But that's a philosophical question. Why ask me?'. Starting from this simple anecdote, Professor Whitrow takes us on a good-humored and wide-ranging tour of the thing that clocks keep (more or less). He discusses how our ideas of time originated; how far they are inborn in plants and animals; how time has been...

How long is What is Time??

What is Time? by G. J. Whitrow is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read What is Time? Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read What is Time? aloud.

What Reading Level is What is Time??

What is Time? 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.

Where Can I Buy What is Time??

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