How Long to Read Old Plagues, New Threats

How Long Does it Take to Read Old Plagues, New Threats?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 2 minutes to read Old Plagues, New Threats by Rita Grossman-Vermaas

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

Description

The benefits of biotechnology have brought unprecedented advances in global development. In many ways, the world is a better place to live than it has ever been: life expectancy has doubled in the past 100 years; the technology-driven revolution has created astonishing new capabilities to diagnose and treat illnesses; and new technologies are being applied to bolster food production across the developing world. The benefits of biotechnology have brought unprecedented advances in global development. But a formidable challenge of globalization is governments' inability to effectively monitor and regulate these emerging technologies, and the increasing commitment and wherewithal of non-state actors to use these advances for hostile purposes. This report uses as a case study industry's growing interest in dangerous pathogens and toxins as therapeutic pharmaceuticals. It illustrates the full life-cycle of threats and opportunities from research to distribution to injection into patient of products derived from select agents.

How long is Old Plagues, New Threats?

Old Plagues, New Threats by Rita Grossman-Vermaas is 62 pages long, and a total of 15,624 words.

This makes it 21% the length of the average book. It also has 19% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Old Plagues, New Threats Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 25 minutes to read Old Plagues, New Threats aloud.

What Reading Level is Old Plagues, New Threats?

Old Plagues, New Threats is suitable for students ages 8 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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