It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Obesity: The Biography by Sander L. Gilman
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
According to the World Health Organization we are in the midst of a global obesity crisis. Is obesity a disease itself or a symptom of underlying physiological or psychological illnesses? Is it a sign of social excess and therefore not a disease in the medical sense at all? Is it really 'new'? Sander L. Gilman, a leading authority in the social and cultural history of the body, presents a fascinating account of the history of obesity, looking at the changing attitudes towards the body, from regarding it as 'God's temple' to more mechanical and practical concerns from the Enlightenment...
Obesity: The Biography by Sander L. Gilman is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.
This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Obesity: The Biography aloud.
Obesity: The Biography 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.
Obesity: The Biography by Sander L. Gilman is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Obesity: The Biography by Sander L. Gilman on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Obesity: The Biography on Amazon