How Long to Read R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying

How Long Does it Take to Read R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying by Constance Jones

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

Description

Did you know that American burial traditions include aerial burial, in which the body is placed in tree branches? Have you ever wondered which religions believe in afterlife or reincarnation? Ever been curious about exactly what the embalming process entails? The answers all lie in R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death & Dying by Constance Jones. Reminding us that almost no subject in the world elicits such universal fascination as death, Jones has masterfully collected information from diverse sources to explore, illuminate, demystify and enrich our understanding of the myriad issues related to death and dying. Publishers Weekly has praised Jones' approach as "clear-sighted" and "fearlessly inquisitive" and calls R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death & Dying "invaluable and oddly uplifting." The book is divided into two parts and is equipped with a resource list of organizations, a bibliography and an index. "Part One" explores the cultural dimensions of death and dying, with chapters and sections on myths and legends explaining death, cultural traditions, the scientific study of death, demographic statistics, funerary customs, religious beliefs and historical anecdotes. Jones provides wide-ranging, informative, and occasionally humorous material that is thoughtfully and clearly organized. Topics covered include descriptions of the physiological changes at the moment of death, a history of cremation, and summaries of legal and ethical issues associated with death, such as capital punishment, euthanasia and suicide.

How long is R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying?

R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying by Constance Jones is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying aloud.

What Reading Level is R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying?

R.I.P.: The Complete Book of Death and Dying 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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