How Long to Read An Inconvenient Apocalypse

How Long Does it Take to Read An Inconvenient Apocalypse?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read An Inconvenient Apocalypse by Wes Jackson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Confronting harsh ecological realities, this book explores the roots of social injustice and offers a down-powering path to "fewer and less." Since the advent of agriculture, humans have been depleting the ecological capital of the planet, with some doing far more damage than others. In An Inconvenient Apocalypse, Wes Jackson and Robert Jensen, two of today's most prominent writers in the fields of sustainability studies, argue that to understand the present we need to recognize how geographic determinism has shaped the past and how we can't ignore human nature in planning for the future. The failure to understand the human place in the struggle for energy-rich carbon leaves us facing four hard questions: How much smaller is a sustainable size for the human population? What is the appropriate scale of our communities? Is maintaining our current infrastructure and energy-dependent society within our true scope of abilities? How much faster do we need to move in order to avoid even greater catastrophes? Whatever choices we make, Jackson and Jensen argue, the new future will be marked by "fewer and less," far fewer people consuming far less energy. The authors offer a secular reading of theological concepts--the prophetic, the apocalyptic, a saving remnant, and grace--to chart a collective path for dealing with today's multiple cascading ecological crises. The inevitable down-powering will not be easy but can lead to a renewed appreciation of the larger living world, a more joyful participation in the Creation. Written in plain language with intellectual rigor, An Inconvenient Apocalypse is accessible for general readers. In addition, students in the environmental humanities and Anthropocene studies more broadly will find this book rich and important.

How long is An Inconvenient Apocalypse?

An Inconvenient Apocalypse by Wes Jackson is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Inconvenient Apocalypse Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read An Inconvenient Apocalypse aloud.

What Reading Level is An Inconvenient Apocalypse?

An Inconvenient Apocalypse is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy An Inconvenient Apocalypse?

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