The empty cradle
Phillip Longman
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The empty cradle
Published
2004
Publisher
Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780465050505
ISBN-10
0465050506
Description
"Remember the population bomb? Longman, with the New America Foundation, says that in fact human population is likely to decline, not from catastrophe but because people stop having babies. Women would be forced to bear children, he says, workers would be forced to work, and Fundamentalists of every stripe would draw new strength. His solution is not a return to old ways, but to restore the economic rewards of family life so that those who nurture the young will be compensated for their contribution to preserving the species." - Booknews.
Subjects
The making of modern Russia
Pre-capitalist economic formations
Development and social change
The Caribbean
Theorie der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung
Structure and process in modern societies
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The empty cradle?
This edition of The empty cradle has approximately 240 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 The empty cradle?
For most readers, The empty cradle typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 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 The empty cradle?
The estimated word count for The empty cradle is approximately 60,000 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 The empty cradle?
The empty cradle was written by Phillip Longman.
When was The empty cradle published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.