How Long to Read Tipping the Scales of Justice

How Long Does it Take to Read Tipping the Scales of Justice?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Tipping the Scales of Justice by Sondra Solovay

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

Description

America's ninety-six million fat people need this book more than they ever needed a diet. It will be the document that people turn to for answers on all their legal questions regarding weight. This book is long overdue. --Marilyn Wann, editor of Fat!So? MagazineThe first book of its kind . . . a must-read for any woman who has ever been discriminated against because of her size.--BBW Magazine. . . the first and only authoritative book on fat prejudice . . . its strength lies in its focus on education and reform and the human face put upon the problem. . . .--Wisconsin LawyerWhat rights, if any, do fat people have? If a child is obese, are the parents legally responsible? Can employers treat overweight employees as different, or disabled? Should fat people be protected by disability laws? Cases of illegal hiring practices, workplace prejudice, harassment, unfair treatment, medical malpractice, and denial of public access are being filed in increasing numbers as the nation continues to obsess over, and misunderstand, weight.Two events in 1998-the controversial felony prosecution of a mother whose child died of obesity-related complications, and the National Institutes of Health declaration of a national weight standard-forced the weight debate to a new level of public awareness.Very little literature on the law and weight exists, so each new case is a potential precedent-setter. Tipping the Scales of Justice presents actual cases and the stories behind the legal arguments, showing for the first time the varied and surprising ways that fat has become a courtroom topic.An attorney who focuses on weight-related cases, Sondra Solovay details court attitudes toward weight in relation to employment and discrimination law, child/family law, disability law, civil rights, minorities, public policy, diets and exercise, and much more, while intermingling a personal narrative on major cases and their outcomes. This fascinating book will be essential for law courses and libraries, as well as a one-of-a-kind perspective for anyone concerned about weight as a legal issue.Sondra Solovay (Berkeley, CA), a graduate of the University of California Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law, is an attorney and noted activist. Her media experience includes Court TV, CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, Associated Press, and much more.

How long is Tipping the Scales of Justice?

Tipping the Scales of Justice by Sondra Solovay is 262 pages long, and a total of 66,024 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tipping the Scales of Justice Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read Tipping the Scales of Justice aloud.

What Reading Level is Tipping the Scales of Justice?

Tipping the Scales of Justice 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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