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How long does it take to read The Case Against Perfection?

Michael J. Sandel

The Case Against Perfection by Michael J. Sandel takes about 3 hours 6 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 3 hours 6 minutes

A weekend read

First published 2007. 169 pages, about 46,475 words.

7 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 5 hours 10 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 3 hours 6 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 1 hour 56 minutes

The page count is the median across 8 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

"This book explores moral quandaries connected with the quest to perfect ourselves and our children. Michael Sandel argues that the pursuit of perfection is flawed for reasons that go beyond safety and fairness."--Jacket.

Subjects: Moral and ethical aspects, Genetic engineering, Services for, Social work with youth, Volunteer workers in social service, Youth with social disabilities

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