How Long to Read Public Persons

How Long Does it Take to Read Public Persons?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 45 minutes to read Public Persons by Walter Lippmann

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

Description

This set of brief pieces examines the relation of power to knowledge. Lippmann paid little homage to the innate wisdom of the people. While he had no wish to disenfranchise citizens, he believed elites drove the engines of power. His point was that liberty and democracy require government that will, when necessary, "swim against the tides of private feelings." Because the public is too divided, poorly informed, and too self-regarding, authority has to be delegated, perhaps to "intelligence bureaus," or at least to those who are wiser than the many that have the power to decide vexing...

How long is Public Persons?

Public Persons by Walter Lippmann is 223 pages long, and a total of 56,419 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Public Persons Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Public Persons aloud.

What Reading Level is Public Persons?

Public Persons 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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