How Long to Read Social Change in Melanesia

How Long Does it Take to Read Social Change in Melanesia?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Social Change in Melanesia by Paul Sillitoe

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

Description

This book, first published in 2000, is a companion volume to An Introduction to the Anthropology of Melanesia (1998). It gives a clear and absorbing account of social change in Melanesia since the arrival of Europeans covering the history of the colonial period and the new postcolonial states. Paul Sillitoe deals with economic and technological change, labour migration and urbanisation, and formation of the modern state, but he also describes the sometimes violent reactions to these dramatic transformations, in the form of cargo cults, secession movements, and insurrections against multinational companies. He discusses development projects but brings out associated policy dilemmas, reviews developments that threaten the environment, and implications for local identity, such as romanticises 'primitive culture'. This fascinating account of social change in the pacific is addressed to students with little or no background in the region's history and development.

How long is Social Change in Melanesia?

Social Change in Melanesia by Paul Sillitoe is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Social Change in Melanesia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Social Change in Melanesia aloud.

What Reading Level is Social Change in Melanesia?

Social Change in Melanesia 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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