How Long to Read A Guide to the World's Languages

How Long Does it Take to Read A Guide to the World's Languages?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 15 minutes to read A Guide to the World's Languages by Merritt Ruhlen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This is the first of three pathbreaking volumes that will constitute a wide-ranging analytical guide to the world's approximately 5,000 languages. The volumes are written for both linguists and general readers, and this first volume in particular assumes no background in linguistics. A postscript prepared for this paperback edition takes research data to 1990. The book is illustrated with 21 maps.

How long is A Guide to the World's Languages?

A Guide to the World's Languages by Merritt Ruhlen is 492 pages long, and a total of 123,984 words.

This makes it 166% the length of the average book. It also has 152% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Guide to the World's Languages Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 17 minutes to read A Guide to the World's Languages aloud.

What Reading Level is A Guide to the World's Languages?

A Guide to the World's Languages is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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Where Can I Buy A Guide to the World's Languages?

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