How Long to Read Wilhelm Ostwald

How Long Does it Take to Read Wilhelm Ostwald?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 50 minutes to read Wilhelm Ostwald by Robert Smail Jack

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

Description

This book is the translated and commented autobiography of Wilhelm Ostwald (1853-1932), who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1909. It is the first translation of the German original version “Lebenslinien: Eine Selbstbiographie,” published by Ostwald in 1926/27, and has been painstakingly translated. The book includes comments and explanations, helping readers to understand Ostwald’s text in the historical context of Germany at the beginning of the 20th century.In his autobiography, Ostwald describes his impressive research career and his life from his own personal view. Readers will find information on how Ostwald immortalized himself through his research on catalysis, chemical equilibria, technical chemistry, and especially as one of the founders of modern physical chemistry. His broad interests in science, ranging from philosophy to the theory of colors and the idea of a universal scientific language are further remarkable aspects covered.This work will appeal to a broad audience of contemporary scientists: Wilhelm Ostwald has been tremendously influential for the development of chemistry and science, and many of today’s best-known international scientific schools can be traced back to Ostwald’s students. Ostwald was active in Germany and what is now Latvia and Estonia, while also travelling to the USA, England and France. In his discussions and analyses of the working conditions of the time, readers will find many issues reflected that continue to be of relevance today.

How long is Wilhelm Ostwald?

Wilhelm Ostwald by Robert Smail Jack is 688 pages long, and a total of 177,504 words.

This makes it 232% the length of the average book. It also has 217% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Wilhelm Ostwald Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 9 minutes to read Wilhelm Ostwald aloud.

What Reading Level is Wilhelm Ostwald?

Wilhelm Ostwald is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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