How Long to Read Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures

How Long Does it Take to Read Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 13 minutes to read Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures by Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner

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

Description

In this anthology of contemporary eco-literature, the editors have gathered an ensemble of a hundred emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous writers from Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the global Pacific diaspora. This book itself is an ecological form with rhizomatic roots and blossoming branches. Within these pages, the reader will encounter a wild garden of genres, including poetry, chant, short fiction, novel excerpts, creative nonfiction, visual texts, and even a dramatic play—all written in multilingual offerings of English, Pacific languages, pidgin, and translation. Seven main themes emerge: “Creation Stories and Genealogies,” “Ocean and Waterscapes,” “Land and Islands,” “Flowers, Plants, and Trees,” “Animals and More-than-Human Species,” “Climate Change,” and “Environmental Justice.” This aesthetic diversity embodies the beautiful bio-diversity of the Pacific itself. The urgent voices in this book call us to attention—to action!—at a time of great need. Pacific ecologies and the lives of Pacific Islanders are currently under existential threat due to the legacy of environmental imperialism and the ongoing impacts of climate change. While Pacific writers celebrate the beauty and cultural symbolism of the ocean, islands, trees, and flowers, they also bravely address the frightening realities of rising sea levels, animal extinction, nuclear radiation, military contamination, and pandemics. Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures reminds us that we are not alone; we are always in relation and always ecological. Humans, other species, and nature are interrelated; land and water are central concepts of identity and genealogy; and Earth is the sacred source of all life, and thus should be treated with love and care. With this book as a trusted companion, we are inspired and empowered to reconnect with the world as we navigate towards a precarious yet hopeful future.

How long is Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures?

Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures by Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner is 425 pages long, and a total of 108,375 words.

This makes it 143% the length of the average book. It also has 132% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 52 minutes to read Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures aloud.

What Reading Level is Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures?

Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures 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 Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures?

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