How Long to Read The Pursuit of Perfection

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pursuit of Perfection?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Pursuit of Perfection by Sheila Rothman

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

Description

What does it mean to live in a time when medical science can not only cure the human body but also reshape it? How should we as individuals and as a society respond to new drugs and genetic technologies? Sheila and David Rothman address these questions with a singular blend of history and analysis, taking us behind the scenes to explain how scientific research, medical practice, drug company policies, and a quest for peak performance combine to exaggerate potential benefits and minimize risks. They present a fascinating and factual story from the rise of estrogen and testosterone use in the 1920s and 1930s to the frenzy around liposuction and growth hormone to the latest research into the genetics of aging. The Rothmans reveal what happens when physicians view patients’ unhappiness and dissatisfaction with their bodies—short stature, thunder thighs, aging—as though they were diseases to be treated. The Pursuit of Perfection takes us from the early days of endocrinology (the belief that you are your hormones) to today’s frontier of genetic enhancements (the idea that you are your genes). It lays bare the always complicated and sometimes compromised positions of science, medicine, and commerce. This is the book to read before signing on for the latest medical fix.

How long is The Pursuit of Perfection?

The Pursuit of Perfection by Sheila Rothman is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pursuit of Perfection Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The Pursuit of Perfection aloud.

What Reading Level is The Pursuit of Perfection?

The Pursuit of Perfection 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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