Command and Control
Eric Schlosser
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Command and Control
Published
Aug 26, 2014
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pages
656
ISBN-13
978-0143125785
ISBN-10
0143125788
Description
From investigative journalist Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, comes an account of the management of nuclear weapons. Through accidents, near-misses, extraordinary heroism and technological breakthroughs, Command and Control explores the dilemma that has existed since the dawn of the nuclear age: How do you deploy weapons of mass destruction without being destroyed by them?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Command and Control?
This edition of Command and Control has approximately 656 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 Command and Control?
For most readers, Command and Control typically takes between 13h 40m and 9h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 164,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 164,000 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 Command and Control?
The estimated word count for Command and Control is approximately 164,000 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 Command and Control?
Command and Control was written by Eric Schlosser.
When was Command and Control published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Aug 26, 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.