Advances in imaging and electron physics vs The principles of science: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Advances in imaging and electron physics

Advances in imaging and electron physics Peter W. Hawkes · 1995 ★★★★☆ 3.8 360 pages · ≈ 6 h 40 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The principles of science

The principles of science William Stanley Jevons · 1874 ★★★★☆ 3.9 834 pages · ≈ 15 h 27 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Advances in imaging and electron physics is the quicker read — about 6 hours vs 15 for The principles of science.
Advances in imaging and electron physics is the easier read (Moderate), The principles of science more demanding (Demanding).

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