How Long to Read The Tragedy of American Science

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tragedy of American Science?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read The Tragedy of American Science by Clifford D. Conner

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

Description

A look at the destructive history of science-for-profit, including its toll on the US pandemic response, by the author of A People’s History of Science. Despite a facade of brilliant technological advances, American science has led humanity to the brink of interrelated disasters. In The Tragedy of American Science, historian of science Clifford D. Conner describes the dual processes by which this history has unfolded since the Second World War, addressing the corporatization and the militarization of science in the US. He examines the role of private profit considerations in determining the direction of scientific inquiry—and the ways those considerations have dangerously undermined the integrity of sciences impacting food, water, air, medicine, and the climate. In addition, he explores the relationship between scientific industries and the US military, discussing the innumerable financial and human scientific resources that have been diverted from other critical areas in order to further military aggrandizement and technological development. While the underlying problems may appear intractable, Conner compellingly argues that replacing the current science-for-profit system with a science-for-human-needs system is not an impossible utopian dream—and the first step to a better future is grappling with the mistakes of the past.

How long is The Tragedy of American Science?

The Tragedy of American Science by Clifford D. Conner 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 The Tragedy of American Science Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is The Tragedy of American Science?

The Tragedy of American Science is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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