How Long to Read Poisoned Wells

How Long Does it Take to Read Poisoned Wells?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Poisoned Wells by Nicholas Shaxson

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

Description

Each week the oil and gas fields of sub-Saharan Africa produce well over a billion dollars' worth of oil, an amount that far exceeds development aid to the entire African continent. Yet the rising tide of oil money is not promoting stability and development, but is instead causing violence, poverty, and stagnation. It is also generating vast corruption that reaches deep into American and European economies. In Poisoned Wells, Nicholas Shaxson exposes the root causes of this paradox of poverty from plenty, and explores the mechanisms by which oil causes grave instabilities and corruption...

How long is Poisoned Wells?

Poisoned Wells by Nicholas Shaxson is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Poisoned Wells Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Poisoned Wells aloud.

What Reading Level is Poisoned Wells?

Poisoned Wells 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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