How Long to Read Locking Up Our Own

How Long Does it Take to Read Locking Up Our Own?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read Locking Up Our Own by James Forman, Jr.

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

Description

In recent years, America’s criminal justice system has become the subject of an increasingly urgent debate. Critics have assailed the rise of mass incarceration, emphasizing its disproportionate impact on people of color. As James Forman, Jr., points out, however, the war on crime that began in the 1970s was supported by many African American leaders in the nation’s urban centers. In Locking Up Our Own, he seeks to understand why. Forman shows us that the first substantial cohort of black mayors, judges, and police chiefs took office amid a surge in crime and drug addiction. Many prominent...

How long is Locking Up Our Own?

Locking Up Our Own by James Forman, Jr. is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Locking Up Our Own Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read Locking Up Our Own aloud.

What Reading Level is Locking Up Our Own?

Locking Up Our Own 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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