How Long to Read Democracy and the News

How Long Does it Take to Read Democracy and the News?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read Democracy and the News by Herbert J. Gans

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

Description

American democracy was founded on the belief that ultimate power rests in an informed citizenry. But that belief appears naive in an era when private corporations manipulate public policy and the individual citizen is dwarfed by agencies, special interest groups, and other organizations that have a firm grasp on real political and economic power. In Democracy and the News, one of America's most astute social critics explores the crucial link between a weakened news media and weakened democracy. Building on his 1979 classic media critique Deciding What's News, Herbert Gans shows how, with the...

How long is Democracy and the News?

Democracy and the News by Herbert J. Gans is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Democracy and the News Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Democracy and the News aloud.

What Reading Level is Democracy and the News?

Democracy and the News is suitable for students ages 10 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Democracy and the News?

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