How Long to Read Pennhurst and the Struggle for Disability Rights

How Long Does it Take to Read Pennhurst and the Struggle for Disability Rights?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 32 minutes to read Pennhurst and the Struggle for Disability Rights by Dennis B. Downey

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

Description

Conceived in the era of eugenics as a solution to what was termed the “problem of the feeble-minded,” state-operated institutions subjected people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to a life of compulsory incarceration. One of nearly 300 such facilities in the United States, Pennhurst State School and Hospital was initially hailed as a “model institution” but was later revealed to be a nightmare, where medical experimentation and physical and psychological abuse were rampant. At its peak, more than 3,500 residents were confined at Pennhurst, supervised by a staff of fewer than...

How long is Pennhurst and the Struggle for Disability Rights?

Pennhurst and the Struggle for Disability Rights by Dennis B. Downey is 148 pages long, and a total of 38,184 words.

This makes it 50% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pennhurst and the Struggle for Disability Rights Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 28 minutes to read Pennhurst and the Struggle for Disability Rights aloud.

What Reading Level is Pennhurst and the Struggle for Disability Rights?

Pennhurst and the Struggle for Disability Rights is suitable for students ages 10 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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