How Long to Read Madness and Society in Eighteenth-Century Scotland

How Long Does it Take to Read Madness and Society in Eighteenth-Century Scotland?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 51 minutes to read Madness and Society in Eighteenth-Century Scotland by R. A. Houston

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Description

How did people view mental health problems in the eighteenth century, and what do the attitudes of ordinary people towards those afflicted tell us about the values of society at that time? Professor Houston draws upon a wide range of contemporary sources, notably asylum documents, and civil and criminal court records, to present unique insights into the issues around madness, including the written and spoken words of sufferers themselves, and the vocabulary associated with insanity. The links between madness and a range of other issues are explored including madness, gender, social status,...

How long is Madness and Society in Eighteenth-Century Scotland?

Madness and Society in Eighteenth-Century Scotland by R. A. Houston is 464 pages long, and a total of 117,856 words.

This makes it 157% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Madness and Society in Eighteenth-Century Scotland Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 44 minutes to read Madness and Society in Eighteenth-Century Scotland aloud.

What Reading Level is Madness and Society in Eighteenth-Century Scotland?

Madness and Society in Eighteenth-Century Scotland 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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