How Long to Read Fortress America

How Long Does it Take to Read Fortress America?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Fortress America by Elaine Tyler May

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

Description

An award-winning historian argues that America's obsession with security imperils our democracy in this "compelling" portrait of cultural anxiety (Mary L. Dudziak, author of War Time). For the last sixty years, fear has seeped into every area of American life: Americans own more guns than citizens of any other country, sequester themselves in gated communities, and retreat from public spaces. And yet, crime rates have plummeted, making life in America safer than ever. Why, then, are Americans so afraid-and where does this fear lead to? In this remarkable work of social history, Elaine Tyler...

How long is Fortress America?

Fortress America by Elaine Tyler May is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Fortress America Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Fortress America aloud.

What Reading Level is Fortress America?

Fortress America 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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