How Long to Read Religion, Disease, and Immunology

How Long Does it Take to Read Religion, Disease, and Immunology?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Religion, Disease, and Immunology by Thomas B. Ellis

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

Description

This book argues that religion has emerged over evolutionary time as a strategy for managing the transmission, contraction, and eradication of infectious disease. From purity and pollution codes to blood sacrifices and irrational beliefs, the book shows how religion supports not only the physiological immune system, but the behavioral and psychological immune systems as well. The book also addresses those moments when it appears that religion becomes maladaptive, that is, when religion causes “autoimmune problems,” such as celibacy and anti-vaccination. Engaging material ranging from evolutionary and social psychology to human behavioral ecology, biological anthropology, Darwinian medicine, and religious studies, the book proposes that in order to understand the human animal's enduring fascination with religion, one must take into account the enduring need to manage infectious disease.

How long is Religion, Disease, and Immunology?

Religion, Disease, and Immunology by Thomas B. Ellis is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Religion, Disease, and Immunology Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Religion, Disease, and Immunology aloud.

What Reading Level is Religion, Disease, and Immunology?

Religion, Disease, and Immunology 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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