title: Get the "bits" of a float in Python?
body: <p>I am looking for the Python equivalent of Java's <code>Float.floatToBits</code>. </p>
  
  <p>I found this <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1922771/python-obtain-manipulate-as-integers-bit-patterns-of-floats">Python: obtain &amp; manipulate (as integers) bit patterns of floats</a> but does anyone know of a less complicated way?</p>