How Long to Read Slaves of the State

How Long Does it Take to Read Slaves of the State?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read Slaves of the State by Dennis Childs

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

Description

The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, passed in 1865, has long been viewed as a definitive break with the nation’s past by abolishing slavery and ushering in an inexorable march toward black freedom. Slaves of the State presents a stunning counterhistory to this linear narrative of racial, social, and legal progress in America. Dennis Childs argues that the incarceration of black people and other historically repressed groups in chain gangs, peon camps, prison plantations, and penitentiaries represents a ghostly perpetuation of chattel slavery. He exposes how the...

How long is Slaves of the State?

Slaves of the State by Dennis Childs is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Slaves of the State Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read Slaves of the State aloud.

What Reading Level is Slaves of the State?

Slaves of the State 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.

Where Can I Buy Slaves of the State?

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