How Long to Read Desi Hoop Dreams

How Long Does it Take to Read Desi Hoop Dreams?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Desi Hoop Dreams by Stanley I. Thangaraj

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

Description

South Asian American men are not usually depicted as ideal American men. They struggle against popular representations as either threatening terrorists or geeky, effeminate computer geniuses. To combat such stereotypes, some use sports as a means of performing a distinctly American masculinity. Desi Hoop Dreams focuses on South Asian-only basketball leagues common in most major U.S. and Canadian cities, to show that basketball, for these South Asian American players is not simply a whimsical hobby, but a means to navigate and express their identities in 21st century America. The participation...

How long is Desi Hoop Dreams?

Desi Hoop Dreams by Stanley I. Thangaraj is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Desi Hoop Dreams Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Desi Hoop Dreams aloud.

What Reading Level is Desi Hoop Dreams?

Desi Hoop Dreams 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.

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

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