McLibel
John Vidal
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McLibel
by John Vidal
Published
November 1997
Publisher
New Press
Pages
354
ISBN-13
9781565844117
ISBN-10
1565844114
Description
McLibel is the unlikely but true story of how a pamphlet called "What's Wrong with McDonald's?" led to the longest trial in British history. In what has become front-page news around the globe, the trial pitted the multi-billion-dollar corporation against five members of London Greenpeace accused by McDonald's of libel. Three activists capitulated and apologized; two persevered. McLibel tells the story of the "McLibel Two" and the two-and-a-half-year trial in which the jeans-clad and impoverished defendants represented themselves against the best powdered-wig lawyers McDonald's could buy. Does the fast-food chain exploit children? Depress wages? Level South and Central American rain forests? Subject its cattle and chicken to mass slaughters? A final chapter explores these allegations and details the $98,000 verdict against the activists Morris and Steel, which is widely viewed as a moral victory for the defendants and a public relations fiasco for McDonald's.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in McLibel?
This edition of McLibel has approximately 354 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 McLibel?
For most readers, McLibel typically takes between 7h 23m and 4h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,500 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 McLibel?
The estimated word count for McLibel is approximately 88,500 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 McLibel?
McLibel was written by John Vidal.
When was McLibel published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.