How Long to Read Controversy in Victorian Geology

How Long Does it Take to Read Controversy in Victorian Geology?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 35 minutes to read Controversy in Victorian Geology by James A. Secord

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

Description

Secord gives a dazzlingly detailed account of this scientific trench warfare and its social consequences. One ends up with a marvellous feeling for the major taxonomic enterprises in Darwin's younger day: mapping, ordering, conquering 'taming the chaos" of the strata. All of these of course had social and imperial ramifications; and Secord mentions geology's moral appeal (in supporting a divinely-stratified Creation) to a beleaguered elite intent on subduing the lower orders. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make...

How long is Controversy in Victorian Geology?

Controversy in Victorian Geology by James A. Secord is 386 pages long, and a total of 98,816 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 121% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Controversy in Victorian Geology Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 59 minutes to read Controversy in Victorian Geology aloud.

What Reading Level is Controversy in Victorian Geology?

Controversy in Victorian Geology 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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