How Long to Read New Pandemics, Old Politics

How Long Does it Take to Read New Pandemics, Old Politics?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 48 minutes to read New Pandemics, Old Politics by Alex de Waal

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

Description

New Pandemics, Old Politics explores how the modern world adopted a martial script to deal with epidemic disease threats, and how this has failed – repeatedly. Europe first declared ‘war’ on cholera in the 19th century. It didn’t defeat the disease but it served purposes of state and empire. In 1918, influenza emerged from a real war and swept the world unchecked by either policy or medicine. Forty years ago, AIDS challenged the confidence of medical science. AIDS is still with us, but we have learned to live with it – chiefly because of community activism and emancipatory politics. Today,...

How long is New Pandemics, Old Politics?

New Pandemics, Old Politics by Alex de Waal is 284 pages long, and a total of 72,136 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read New Pandemics, Old Politics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 34 minutes to read New Pandemics, Old Politics aloud.

What Reading Level is New Pandemics, Old Politics?

New Pandemics, Old Politics 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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