How Long to Read Metaphorical Society: An Invitation to Social Theory

How Long Does it Take to Read Metaphorical Society: An Invitation to Social Theory?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 18 minutes to read Metaphorical Society: An Invitation to Social Theory by Daniel Rigney

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

Description

Over decades and centuries, Rigney here argues, social theorists have variously likened societies to organisms and living systems, to machines, battlefields, legal systems, marketplaces, games, theatrical productions, and discourses. Most interestingly, Rigney deftly shows how nearly all Western social theories fit with one or more of the metaphors. He emphasizes a humanistic understanding of society with an emphasis on the creative agency of social actors and communities. The book offers students a rich understanding of social theory, yet it is simultaneously concise and broad ranging,...

How long is Metaphorical Society: An Invitation to Social Theory?

Metaphorical Society: An Invitation to Social Theory by Daniel Rigney is 254 pages long, and a total of 64,516 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Metaphorical Society: An Invitation to Social Theory Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 52 minutes to read Metaphorical Society: An Invitation to Social Theory aloud.

What Reading Level is Metaphorical Society: An Invitation to Social Theory?

Metaphorical Society: An Invitation to Social Theory 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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