Waiting For Rain
Nicholas Gabriel Arons
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Waiting For Rain
Published
2004
Publisher
University of Arizona Press
Pages
251
ISBN-13
9780816545520
Description
"In order to understand the impact of drought and the phenomenon of drought politics, Nicholas Arons goes beyond traditional social-science scholarship to sources such as novels, poetry, popular art, and oral history. For many people in the region, these renditions of life are, ironically, a better reflection of reality than political rhetoric, government archives, and newspaper accounts - even though they are infused with myth or hyperbole that make it difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction." "Drawing on interviews with artists and poets and on his own experiences in the Brazilian Northeast, Arons has written an account of how drought has impacted the region's culture. He intertwines ecological, social, and political issues with the words of some of Brazil's most prominent authors and folk poets to show how themes surrounding drought - hunger, migration, endurance, nostalgia for the land - have become deeply embedded in Nordeste identity. Through this tapestry of sources, Arons shows that what is often thought of as a natural phenomenon is actually the result of centuries of social inequality, political corruption, and unsustainable land use."--Jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Waiting For Rain?
This edition of Waiting For Rain has approximately 251 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 Waiting For Rain?
For most readers, Waiting For Rain typically takes between 5h 14m and 3h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,750 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 Waiting For Rain?
The estimated word count for Waiting For Rain is approximately 62,750 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 Waiting For Rain?
Waiting For Rain was written by Nicholas Gabriel Arons.
When was Waiting For Rain published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.