How Long to Read Shamanism and the Origin of States

How Long Does it Take to Read Shamanism and the Origin of States?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read Shamanism and the Origin of States by Sarah M. Nelson

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

Description

Sarah Milledge Nelson's bold thesis is that the development of states in East Asia--China, Japan, Korea--was an outgrowth of the leadership in smaller communities guided by shamans. Using a mixture of historical documents, mythology, archaeological data, and ethnographic studies of contemporary shamans, she builds a case for shamans being the driving force behind the blossoming of complex societies. More interesting, shamans in East Asia are generally women, who used their access to the spirit world to take leadership roles. This work challenges traditional interpretations growth of Asian...

How long is Shamanism and the Origin of States?

Shamanism and the Origin of States by Sarah M. Nelson is 283 pages long, and a total of 71,599 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shamanism and the Origin of States Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read Shamanism and the Origin of States aloud.

What Reading Level is Shamanism and the Origin of States?

Shamanism and the Origin of States 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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