How Long to Read Wheels, Clocks, and Rockets: A History of Technology (The Norton History of Science)

How Long Does it Take to Read Wheels, Clocks, and Rockets: A History of Technology (The Norton History of Science)?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read Wheels, Clocks, and Rockets: A History of Technology (The Norton History of Science) by Donald Cardwell

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

Description

"A prime example of how to write a history of an immense and technical subject ....a winner."—New Scientist As technology transforms our lives at an ever quickening rate, Donald Cardwell reminds us that technological innovation is not created in a vacuum—rather, it is the product of the successful interaction between social change, scientific developments, and political vision. In this wide-ranging, "spirited" (Booklist) survey of the machines and tools that humans have developed throughout history, Cardwell not only explains the mechanical technicalities but also delves into the underlying trends that have culminated in eras of great change. In particular, he highlights the eighteenth century as a watershed in the modern history of technology, analyzing how scientific developments in physics and chemistry spurred the mechanical innovations of the Industrial Revolution. From the steam engine to electrical power to nuclear energy to today's world of electronics and computers, this book opens a discussion of how science and technology together change our lives. Originally published as The Norton History of Technology.

How long is Wheels, Clocks, and Rockets: A History of Technology (The Norton History of Science)?

Wheels, Clocks, and Rockets: A History of Technology (The Norton History of Science) by Donald Cardwell is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Wheels, Clocks, and Rockets: A History of Technology (The Norton History of Science) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read Wheels, Clocks, and Rockets: A History of Technology (The Norton History of Science) aloud.

What Reading Level is Wheels, Clocks, and Rockets: A History of Technology (The Norton History of Science)?

Wheels, Clocks, and Rockets: A History of Technology (The Norton History of Science) 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.

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