How Long to Read Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq

How Long Does it Take to Read Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 16 minutes to read Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq by Kevin J.A. Thomas

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

Description

In 2003, just before the start of the US invasion of Iraq, military planners predicted that the mission’s success would depend on using diverse sources for their workforce. While thousands of US troops were needed to secure victory in the field, large numbers of civilian contractors – many from poor countries in Africa and Asia – were recruited to provide a range of services for the occupying forces. In Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq Kevin Thomas provides a compelling account of the recruitment of Sierra Leonean workers and their reasons for embracing the risks of migration. In recent years US military bases have outsourced contracts for services to private military corporations who recruit and capitalize on cheaper low-skilled workers. Thomas argues that for people from post-conflict countries such as Sierra Leone, where there are high levels of poverty and acute unemployment, the opportunity to improve their situation outweighs the risk of migration to war-torn Iraq. Examining migrants’ experiences in their native country, at US bases, and after their return to Sierra Leone, Thomas deftly explores the intricate dynamics of risk, sets up a theoretical framework for future researchers, and offers policy recommendations for decision-makers and practitioners in the field. Incorporating the voices of Sierra Leonean contractors who were manipulated and exploited, Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq turns the spotlight on a subject that has remained on the periphery of history and reveals an unexpected consequence of the War on Terror.

How long is Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq?

Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq by Kevin J.A. Thomas is 253 pages long, and a total of 64,009 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq aloud.

What Reading Level is Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq?

Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq 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.

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