How Long to Read Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes]

How Long Does it Take to Read Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes]?

It takes the average reader 34 hours and 11 minutes to read Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes] by Michael Shally-Jensen

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

Description

This single-source reference will help students and general readers alike understand the most critical issues facing American society today. Featuring the work of almost 200 expert contributors, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues comprises four volumes, each devoted to a particular subject area. Volume one covers business and the economy; volume two, criminal justice; volume three, family and society; and volume four, the environment, science, and technology. Coverage within these volumes ranges from biotechnology to identity theft, from racial profiling to corporate governance, from school choice to food safety. The work brings into focus a broad array of key issues confronting American society today. Approximately 225 in-depth entries lay out the controversies debated in the media, on campuses, in government, in boardrooms, and in homes and neighborhoods across the United States. Critical issues in criminology, medicine, religion, commerce, education, the environment, media, family life, and science are all carefully described and examined in a scholarly yet accessible way. Sidebars, photos, charts, and graphs throughout augment the entries, making them even more compelling and informative.

How long is Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes]?

Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes] by Michael Shally-Jensen is 1,988 pages long, and a total of 512,904 words.

This makes it 671% the length of the average book. It also has 627% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes] Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 46 hours and 42 minutes to read Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes] aloud.

What Reading Level is Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes]?

Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes] 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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