How Long to Read Mother Earth and Uncle Sam

How Long Does it Take to Read Mother Earth and Uncle Sam?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read Mother Earth and Uncle Sam by Rena I. Steinzor

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

Description

In this compelling study, Rena Steinzor highlights the ways in which the government, over the past twenty years, has failed to protect children from harm caused by toxic chemicals. She believes these failures—under-funding, excessive and misguided use of cost/benefit analysis, distortion of science, and devolution of regulatory authority—have produced a situation in which harm that could be reduced or eliminated instead persists. Steinzor states that, as a society, we are neglecting our children's health to an extent that we would find unthinkable as individual parents, primarily due to the erosion of the government's role in protecting public health and the environment. At this pace, she asserts, our children will inherit a planet under grave threat. We can arrest these developments if a critical mass of Americans become convinced that these problems are urgent and the solutions are near at hand. By focusing on three specific case studies—mercury contamination through the human food chain, perchlorate (rocket fuel) in drinking water, and the effects of ozone (smog) on children playing outdoors—Steinzor creates an analysis grounded in law, economics, and science to prove her assertions about the existing dysfunctional system. Steinzor then recommends a concise and realistic series of reforms that could reverse these detrimental trends and serve as a blueprint for restoring effective governmental intervention. She argues that these recommendations offer enough material to guide government officials and advocacy groups toward prompt implementation, for the sake of America's—and the world's—future generations.

How long is Mother Earth and Uncle Sam?

Mother Earth and Uncle Sam by Rena I. Steinzor is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mother Earth and Uncle Sam Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read Mother Earth and Uncle Sam aloud.

What Reading Level is Mother Earth and Uncle Sam?

Mother Earth and Uncle Sam 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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