Polio
David M. Oshinsky
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Polio
Published
2005
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
342
ISBN-13
9780195152944
ISBN-10
0195152948
Description
[This book] tells the ... story of the polio terror and of the intense effort to find a cure, from the March of Dimes to the discovery of the Salk and Sabin vaccines--and beyond.-Dust jacket.
Subjects
A History of Poliomyelitis, (Yale studies in the history of science and medicine)
Ressuscitée d'entre les morts
To Stand on My Own
A summer plague
God, Mama and Wheels
The girl in the iron lung
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Polio?
This edition of Polio has approximately 342 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 Polio?
For most readers, Polio typically takes between 7h 8m and 4h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,500 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 Polio?
The estimated word count for Polio is approximately 85,500 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 Polio?
Polio was written by David M. Oshinsky.
When was Polio published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.