How Long to Read Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction

How Long Does it Take to Read Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction by Jolyon Mitchell

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

Description

Martyrdom is not only a sharply contested term and act, but it has a long history of provoking controversy. One person's 'martyr' is another's 'terrorist', and one person's 'martyrdom operation' is another's 'suicide bombing'. Suicide attacks have made recurring questions about martyrdom more pertinent to current discussions. What is martyrdom? Why are some people drawn towards giving up their lives as martyrs? What place does religion play in inciting and creating martyrs? How are martyrs made? Why are some martyrs and martyrdoms remembered more than others? How helpful is the distinction between active and passive martyrdoms? In order both to answer such questions and to understand the contemporary debates about martyrdom, it is helpful to consider its diverse roots. In this Very Short Introduction, Jolyon Mitchell provides a historical analysis to shed light on how the concept and practice of martyrdom has evolved, as well as the different ways in which it is used today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

How long is Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction?

Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction by Jolyon Mitchell is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction aloud.

What Reading Level is Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction?

Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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