Acts of conscience
Steven J. Taylor
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Acts of conscience
Published
2009
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Pages
484
ISBN-13
9780815609155
Description
In the mid- to late 1940s, a group of young men rattled the psychiatric establishment by beaming a public spotlight on the squalid conditions and brutality in our nation's mental hospitals and training schools for people with psychiatric and intellectual disabilities. Bringing the abuses to the attention of newspapers and magazines across the country, they led a reform effort to change public attitudes and to improve the training and status of institutional staff. These young men were among the 12,000 World War II conscientious objectors who chose to perform civilian public service as an alternative to fighting. Acting on conscience a second time, they challenged America's treatment of its citizens with severe disabilities. Acts of Conscience brings to light the extraordinary efforts of these courageous men, drawing upon extensive archival research, interviews, and personal correspondence. --from publisher description
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Acts of conscience?
This edition of Acts of conscience has approximately 484 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Acts of conscience?
For most readers, Acts of conscience typically takes between 10h 5m and 6h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 121,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 121,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Acts of conscience?
The estimated word count for Acts of conscience is approximately 121,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Acts of conscience?
Acts of conscience was written by Steven J. Taylor.
When was Acts of conscience published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.