How Long to Read The Body's Edge

How Long Does it Take to Read The Body's Edge?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 3 minutes to read The Body's Edge by Marc Lappe

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

Description

Our skin covers us in a mantle no thicker than this line of type, separating us from the outside by the thinnest of margins. It is the real and symbolic boundary between ourselves and the external world. It is there, at the body's edge, that some of the most interesting stories about human biology, mythology, medicine, and health are told, and Marc Lappe, author of several highly acclaimed science books, is the right person to tell them. He discusses how the "newly discovered" permeability of the skin, long recognized by other cultures, has lead to the use of drug-bearing patches; how potentially harmful chemicals penetrate the skin; how vulnerable we are to particular environmental insults; and much more. For the first time, he tells the inside story of silicone injections, an ill-fated experiment of the 1960s and 1970s. The Body's Edge is a provocative examination of how we can reinforce what the skin provides and maintain our edge against an increasingly hostile world.

How long is The Body's Edge?

The Body's Edge by Marc Lappe is 242 pages long, and a total of 60,984 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Body's Edge Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 33 minutes to read The Body's Edge aloud.

What Reading Level is The Body's Edge?

The Body's Edge 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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