How Long to Read Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia

How Long Does it Take to Read Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 12 minutes to read Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia by Susan F. Hirsch

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

Description

Residents of the Appalachian coalfields share a history and heritage, deep connections to the land, and pride in their own resilience. These same residents are also profoundly divided over the practice of mountaintop mining—that is, the removal and disposal in nearby valleys of soil and rock in order to reach underlying coal seams. Companies and some miners claim that the practice has reduced energy prices, earned income for shareholders, and provided needed jobs. Opponents of mountaintop mining argue that it poisons Appalachia’s waters and devastates entire communities for the sake of short-term gains. This conflict is emblematic of many other environmental disputes in the United States and around the world, disputes whose intensity derives not only from economic and environmental stakes but also from competing claims to individual and community identity. Looking beyond the slogans and seemingly irreconcilable differences, however, can reveal deeper causes of conflict, such as flawed institutions, politics, and inequality or the strongly held values of parties for whom compromise is difficult to achieve. Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia focuses on the people of the region, the people who have the most at stake and have been the most active in trying to shift views and practices. By examining the experiences of these stakeholders and their efforts to effect change, Susan F. Hirsch and E. Franklin Dukes introduce key concepts and theories from the field of conflict analysis and resolution. They provide a compelling case study of how stakeholders challenge governance-as-usual, while offering insight into the causes of conflict over other environmental issues.

How long is Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia?

Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia by Susan F. Hirsch is 187 pages long, and a total of 48,059 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia aloud.

What Reading Level is Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia?

Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia is suitable for students ages 10 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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