It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Building Suburbia by Dolores Hayden
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
A lively and provocative history of the contested landscapes where the majority of Americans now live. From rustic cottages reached by steamboat to big box stores at the exit ramps of eight-lane highways, Dolores Hayden defines seven eras of suburban development since 1820. An urban historian and architect, she portrays housewives and politicians as well as designers and builders making the decisions that have generated America’s diverse suburbs. Residents have sought home, nature, and community in suburbia. Developers have cherished different dreams, seeking profit from economies of scale...
Building Suburbia by Dolores Hayden is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.
This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read Building Suburbia aloud.
Building Suburbia is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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