How Long to Read Democracy in Captivity

How Long Does it Take to Read Democracy in Captivity?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Democracy in Captivity by Christopher D. Berk

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

Description

"Past and present efforts to reform prisons and mental hospitals are haunted by a desire to democratize custody. Embedded in this desire, Democracy in Captivity shows, is a persistent anxiety about who ought to govern ward life. Stuck in the middle of the social engineering efforts of both custodians and would-be democratic reformers are prisoners and patients themselves. Wards struggle for representation and, invariably, provoke backlash -- not only in the blunt forms of restraint chairs, riot gear, and a surgeon's scalpel, but also more covert sorts of maneuvering under the cover of...

How long is Democracy in Captivity?

Democracy in Captivity by Christopher D. Berk is 162 pages long, and a total of 40,824 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Democracy in Captivity Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Democracy in Captivity aloud.

What Reading Level is Democracy in Captivity?

Democracy in Captivity 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 in Captivity?

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