How Long to Read Street Science

By Jason Corburn

How Long Does it Take to Read Street Science?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read Street Science by Jason Corburn

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

Description

When environmental health problems arise in a community, policymakers must be able to reconcile the first-hand experience of local residents with recommendations by scientists. In this highly original look at environmental health policymaking, Jason Corburn shows the ways that local knowledge can be combined with professional techniques to achieve better solutions for environmental health problems. He traces the efforts of a low-income community in Brooklyn to deal with environmental health problems in its midst and offers a framework for understanding "street science"—decision making that draws on community knowledge and contributes to environmental justice. Like many other low-income urban communities, the Greenpoint/Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn suffers more than its share of environmental problems, with a concentration of polluting facilities and elevated levels of localized air pollutants. Corburn looks at four instances of street science in Greenpoint/Williamsburg, where community members and professionals combined forces to address the risks from subsistence fishing from the polluted East River, the asthma epidemic in the Latino community, childhood lead poisoning, and local sources of air pollution. These episodes highlight both the successes and the limits of street science and demonstrate ways residents can establish their own credibility when working with scientists. Street science, Corburn argues, does not devalue science; it revalues other kinds of information and democratizes the inquiry and decision making processes.

How long is Street Science?

Street Science by Jason Corburn is 283 pages long, and a total of 71,599 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 Street Science Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read Street Science aloud.

What Reading Level is Street Science?

Street Science 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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