Advances in imaging and electron physics vs Fragments of science: Which Should You Read?
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Advances in imaging and electron physics
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Advances in Imaging & Electron Physics merges two long-running serials--Advances in Electronics & Electron Physics and Advances in Optical & Electron Microscopy. The series features extended articles on the physics of…
Fragments of science
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For decades, John Tyndall's Fragments of Science was a fixture on the shelves of anyone who cared about the power and beauty of scientific thought. But its Victorian prose has become a barrier. This edition clears that…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Advances in imaging and electron physics is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 10 for Fragments of science.
- Fragments of science has the widest readership — 6 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Advances in imaging and electron physics | Fragments of science | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 5.0 (1) | 4.0 (6) |
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Reception
| Advances in imaging and electron physics | Fragments of science | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 6 |
| Editions | 78 | 26 |
| Citations | — | 34 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | — | 23 |
| Written reviews | 1 | 1 |
| Pages | 360 | 589 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Advances in imaging and electron physics or Fragments of science?
Advances in imaging and electron physics has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Advances in imaging and electron physics 3.8/5, Fragments of science 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Advances in imaging and electron physics or Fragments of science?
Advances in imaging and electron physics is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Advances in imaging and electron physics (360 pages, ≈ 6 h 40 m); Fragments of science (589 pages, ≈ 10 h 54 m).
Which is harder to read: Advances in imaging and electron physics or Fragments of science?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Advances in imaging and electron physics: Moderate; Fragments of science: Challenging.