Cow
Hannah Velten
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at 250 WPM3h 44m
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Cow
Published
2007
Publisher
Reaktion Books, Limited
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9781861894861
Description
"In Cow, Hannah Velten unravels the complex story of the cow, bull, and ox, and the ever-changing social relationship between humans and cattle. Her account ranges from the oxen-plowed fields of the ancient Near East to India's temples, and from Spain's bull-rings to American rodeos and cattle drives." "Early civilization regarded cattle as their chief wealth, for in addition to supplying brute strength for the plow, they provided meat, milk, cheese, butter, leather, horn and other valuable commodities. Cults and mythologies developed that deified cows and bulls in cultures as various as those of early Egypt, Greece, and India. But today, while Hinduism continues to venerate the cow as one of the most sacred members of the animal kingdom, in the West, where beef is a prized diet staple, cattle are seen as little more than a commodity involving a production process. By exploring their purpose, meaning and fate in mythology, folklore, farming, bloodsports and art, Hannah Velten restores to these oft-overlooked creatures something of the respect they deserve."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Cow?
This edition of Cow has approximately 224 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 Cow?
For most readers, Cow typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,000 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 Cow?
The estimated word count for Cow is approximately 56,000 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 Cow?
Cow was written by Hannah Velten.
When was Cow published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.