How Long to Read Black Lung

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Lung?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Black Lung by Alan Derickson

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

Description

In the definitive history of a twentieth-century public health disaster, Alan Derickson recounts how, for decades after methods of prevention were known, hundreds of thousands of American miners suffered and died from black lung, a respiratory illness caused by the inhalation of coal mine dust. The combined failure of government, medicine, and industry to halt the spread of this disease—and even to acknowledge its existence—resulted in a national tragedy, the effects of which are still being felt. The book begins in the late nineteenth century, when the disorders brought on by exposure to...

How long is Black Lung?

Black Lung by Alan Derickson is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Lung Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Black Lung aloud.

What Reading Level is Black Lung?

Black Lung 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.

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