Getting hooked
Jon Elster
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Getting hooked
by Jon Elster
Published
March 13, 1999
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
296
ISBN-13
9780521640084
ISBN-10
0521640083
Description
"The essays in this volume offer the most thorough and up-to-date discussion available of the relationship between addiction and rationality. This is the only book-length treatment of the subject and includes contributions from philosophers, psychiatrists, neurobiologists, sociologists, and economists."--BOOK JACKET. "In tackling the critical issue of voluntary self-destructive behavior from many perspectives, the book will be an important resource for philosophers, psychologists, psychiatrists, economists, and sociologists."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Getting hooked?
This edition of Getting hooked has approximately 296 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 Getting hooked?
For most readers, Getting hooked typically takes between 6h 10m and 4h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 74,000 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 Getting hooked?
The estimated word count for Getting hooked is approximately 74,000 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 Getting hooked?
Getting hooked was written by Jon Elster.
When was Getting hooked published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 13, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.