Sewer

Jessica Leigh Hester

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2h 40m

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Sewer

by Jessica Leigh Hester, Christopher Schaberg, Ian Bogost

2022

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

160

9781501379505

Description

"Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Jessica Leigh Hester leads readers through the past, present, and future of the system humans have created to deal with our own waste, and argues that sewers can be seen as a mirror to the world above at a time when our behaviors are drastically reshaping the environment for the worse. What can underground pipes tell us about human eating habits and the spread or containment of disease, such as COVID-19? Why are sewers spitting out plastic and trash into waterways around the world? How are clogs getting gnarlier and more numerous? Sifting through the muck offers a fresh way to approach questions about urbanization, public health, infrastructure, ecology, sustainability, and consumerism-and what we value. Without understanding sewers, any attempt to steward the future is incomplete. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic ."--

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Sewer?

This edition of Sewer has approximately 160 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 Sewer?

For most readers, Sewer typically takes between 3h 20m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,000 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 Sewer?

The estimated word count for Sewer is approximately 40,000 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 Sewer?

Sewer was written by Jessica Leigh Hester, Christopher Schaberg, Ian Bogost.

When was Sewer published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2022. The original work may have been published on a different date.