How long does it take to read The Princeton Companion to Mathematics?
The Princeton Companion to Mathematics by Timothy Gowers takes about 18 hours 43 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 18 hours 43 minutes
A long haul
First published 2008. 1,021 pages, about 280,775 words.
38 days (about 6 weeks) at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 31 hours 12 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 18 hours 43 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 11 hours 42 minutes |
The page count is the median across 5 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This is a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Edited by Timothy Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, it presents nearly two hundred entries, written especially for this book by some of the world's leading mathematicians, that introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; trace the development of modern mathematics; explain essential terms and concepts; examine core ideas in major areas of mathematics; describe the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians; explore the impact of mathematics on other disciplines such as biology, finance, and music--and much, much more. Unparalleled in its depth of coverage, The Princeton Companion to Mathematics surveys the most active and exciting branches of pure mathematics, providing the context and broad perspective that are vital at a time of increasing specialization in the field. Packed with information and presented in an accessible style, this is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics as well as for researchers and scholars seeking to understand areas outside their specialties. --Publisher.
Subjects: Pre-Calculus, Reference, MATHEMATICS, Mathematik, Essays, Study and teaching (Higher)
