Heat Wave
Eric Klinenberg
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Heat Wave
Published
July 12, 2002
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780226443218
ISBN-10
0226443213
Description
A “social autopsy” (Klinenberg’s phrase) of Chicago’s citizens and institutions after the July 1995 heat wave that killed over 700 people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Heat Wave?
This edition of Heat Wave has approximately 320 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 Heat Wave?
For most readers, Heat Wave typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 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 Heat Wave?
The estimated word count for Heat Wave is approximately 80,000 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 Heat Wave?
Heat Wave was written by Eric Klinenberg.
When was Heat Wave published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 12, 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.