How Long to Read Mary Douglas

How Long Does it Take to Read Mary Douglas?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read Mary Douglas by Richard Fardon

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

Description

This is the first full length account of the life and ideas of Mary Douglas, the British social anthropologist whose publications span the second half of the twentieth century. Richard Fardon covers Douglas' family background, and the pervasive influence of her catholic faith on her writings before providing an analysis of two of her most influential works; Purity and Danger (1966) and Natural Symbols (1970). The final section deals with Douglas' more controversial writings in the fields of economics, consumption, religion and risk analysis in contemporary societies. Throughout, Fardon highlights the centrality of Douglas' role in the history of anthropology and the discipline's struggle to achieve relevance to contemporary, western societies.

How long is Mary Douglas?

Mary Douglas by Richard Fardon is 374 pages long, and a total of 94,996 words.

This makes it 126% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mary Douglas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 39 minutes to read Mary Douglas aloud.

What Reading Level is Mary Douglas?

Mary Douglas is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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