Wasting Libby
Andrea Peacock
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at 250 WPM4h 58m
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Wasting Libby
Published
2010
Publisher
AK Press
Pages
298
ISBN-10
1849350175
Description
"Wasting Libby chronicles the heart-wrenching story of a small Montana town where the W.R. Grace & Company (of A Civil Action notoriety) ran a vermiculite mine that supplied the world with insulation, fireproofing and gardening materials for nearly 30 years. But Grace's vermiculite was laced with a virulent form of asbestos, and in its quest for profits the company betrayed this rural community, spreading a legacy of death and disease from northwestern Montana to the World Trade Center, through more than 35 million buildings in the United States estimated to have been insulated with Grace's lethal ore." "Decades of neglect by state and federal agencies allowed the Grace corporation to reap millions in profits, while knowingly exposing generations of Montana residents to fatal levels of asbestos-contaminated dust. Libby's story, which culminates in the 2009 criminal trial of the corporation's executives, is ultimately the tale of the families who fought Grace for justice, who refused to sacrifice their dignity even as they lost their lives"--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Wasting Libby?
This edition of Wasting Libby has approximately 298 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 Wasting Libby?
For most readers, Wasting Libby typically takes between 6h 13m and 4h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 74,500 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 Wasting Libby?
The estimated word count for Wasting Libby is approximately 74,500 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 Wasting Libby?
Wasting Libby was written by Andrea Peacock.
When was Wasting Libby published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.