Snake Oil
John Diamond
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Snake Oil
by John Diamond
Published
July 5, 2001
Publisher
Vintage
Pages
296
ISBN-13
9780099428336
ISBN-10
0099428334
Description
At the time of his death from cancer on 1 March 2001, journalist and broadcaster John Diamond had completed six chapters of what was to be "an uncomplimentary look at the world of complementary medicine". These chapters, based on his own experience and on researched fact, which were emailed each week to his editors at Random House, are both personal and poignant, hard hitting and controversial, tackling the issues raised by alternative medicine with total candour and his usual wit. The second half of this book features some of the best of Diamond's writing, including a selection of emails to colleagues and friends, articles from "The Times" and the "Jewish Chronicle" and other publications, together with excerpts from his final notebook. For seven years he wrote an immensely popular weekly column in "The Times" which, following his diagnosis with cancer, was given over to following the progress of the disease. As well as gaining him a Columnist of the Year award, it resulted in an avalanche of mail from thousands of his readers.
Subjects
Autobiography of a Yogi
The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
Mein Kampf
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
Les confessions
American notes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Snake Oil?
This edition of Snake Oil 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 Snake Oil?
For most readers, Snake Oil 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 Snake Oil?
The estimated word count for Snake Oil 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 Snake Oil?
Snake Oil was written by John Diamond.
When was Snake Oil published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 5, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.