How Long to Read An Economic History of West Africa

How Long Does it Take to Read An Economic History of West Africa?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 55 minutes to read An Economic History of West Africa by A. G. Hopkins

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

Description

This pioneering and celebrated work was the first, and remains the standard, account of the economic history of the huge area conventionally known as West Africa. The book ranges from prehistoric times to independence and covers the former French territories, as well as those colonised by the British. It criticises conventional beliefs about economic backwardness, offers an alternative account that explains the particular configuration of poverty that characterised the pre-colonial period, and assesses the consequences of the region’s interaction with the wider world – from the growth of the Saharan and Atlantic trades to the rise and demise of colonial rule. This edition contains a substantial new Introduction that discusses the development of the subject during the past 50 years, evaluates the debate over the original interpretation, and provides a valuable guide to additional reading, bringing the reader up to date with current scholarship on the subject, as well as providing avenues for further independent research. Appearing at a time when the study of African economic history is enjoying a revival and is engaging economists as well as historians, the book fills a large gap in African studies, provides newcomers with a stimulating point of entry into the subject, and contributes to our understanding of wider issues of global underdevelopment.

How long is An Economic History of West Africa?

An Economic History of West Africa by A. G. Hopkins is 406 pages long, and a total of 103,936 words.

This makes it 137% the length of the average book. It also has 127% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Economic History of West Africa Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 27 minutes to read An Economic History of West Africa aloud.

What Reading Level is An Economic History of West Africa?

An Economic History of West Africa 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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