How Long to Read Linguistic Diversity and National Unity

How Long Does it Take to Read Linguistic Diversity and National Unity?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 40 minutes to read Linguistic Diversity and National Unity by William A. Smalley

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

Description

Unlike other multi-ethnic nations, such as Myanmar and India, where official language policy has sparked bloody clashes, Thailand has maintained relative stability despite its eighty languages. In this study of the relations among politics, geography, and language, William A. Smalley shows how Thailand has maintained national unity through an elaborate social and linguistic hierarchy. Smalley contends that because the people of Thailand perceive their social hierarchy as the normal order, Standard Thai, spoken by members of the higher levels of society, prevails as the uncontested national language. By examining the hierarchy of Thailand's diverse languages and dialects in light of Thai history, education, culture, and religion, Smalley shows how Thailand has been able to keep its many ethnic groups at peace. Linguistic Diversity and National Unity explores the intricate relationship between language and power and the ways in which social and linguistic rank can be used to perpetuate order.

How long is Linguistic Diversity and National Unity?

Linguistic Diversity and National Unity by William A. Smalley is 460 pages long, and a total of 115,000 words.

This makes it 155% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Linguistic Diversity and National Unity Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 28 minutes to read Linguistic Diversity and National Unity aloud.

What Reading Level is Linguistic Diversity and National Unity?

Linguistic Diversity and National Unity 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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