Speed Limits
Mark C. Taylor
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Speed Limits
Published
2014
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
396
ISBN-13
9780300206470
ISBN-10
030020647X
Description
We live in an ever-accelerating world: faster computers, markets, food, fashion, product cycles, minds, bodies, kids, lives. When did everything start moving so fast? Why does speed seem so inevitable? Is faster always better? Drawing together developments in religion, philosophy, art, technology, fashion, and finance, Mark C. Taylor presents an original and rich account of a great paradox of our times: how the very forces and technologies that were supposed to free us by saving time and labor now trap us in a race we can never win. The faster we go, the less time we have, and the more we try to catch up, the farther behind we fall. Connecting our speed obsession with today's global capitalism, he composes a grand narrative showing how commitments to economic growth and extreme competition, combined with accelerating technological innovation, have brought us close to disaster. Psychologically, environmentally, economically, and culturally, speed is taking a profound toll on our lives. By showing how the phenomenon of speed has emerged, Taylor offers us a chance to see our pace of life as the product of specific ideas, practices, and policies. It's not inevitable or irreversible. He courageously and movingly invites us to imagine how we might patiently work towards a more deliberative life and sustainable world. - Jacket flap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Speed Limits?
This edition of Speed Limits has approximately 396 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 Speed Limits?
For most readers, Speed Limits typically takes between 8h 15m and 5h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 99,000 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 Speed Limits?
The estimated word count for Speed Limits is approximately 99,000 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 Speed Limits?
Speed Limits was written by Mark C. Taylor.
When was Speed Limits published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.