Fragments of science vs Science and the modern world: Which Should You Read?
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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…
Science and the modern world
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The famed mathematician and philosopher takes readers on a journey into a new scientific age, exploring topics from relativity to religion.   Alfred North Whitehead, one of the great figures in the philosophy of…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Science and the modern world is the quickest read — about 4 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
| Fragments of science | Science and the modern world | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (6) | — |
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Reception
| Fragments of science | Science and the modern world | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6 | 1 |
| Editions | 26 | 28 |
| Citations | 34 | — |
| Want to read | 23 | — |
| Written reviews | 1 | — |
| Pages | 589 | 256 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Fragments of science or Science and the modern world?
Science and the modern world has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Science and the modern world 3.8/5, Fragments of science 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Fragments of science or Science and the modern world?
Science and the modern world is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Science and the modern world (256 pages, ≈ 4 h 44 m); Fragments of science (589 pages, ≈ 10 h 54 m).
Which is harder to read: Fragments of science or Science and the modern world?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Fragments of science: Challenging; Science and the modern world: Demanding.