How Long to Read State of Silence

How Long Does it Take to Read State of Silence?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read State of Silence by Sam Lebovic

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

Description

A top scholar reveals how the Espionage Act gave rise to a vast American security state that keeps citizens in the dark In State of Silence, political historian Sam Lebovic uncovers the troubling history of the Espionage Act. First passed in 1917, it was initially used to punish critics of World War I. Yet as Americans began to balk at the act’s restrictions on political dissidents and the press, the government turned its focus toward keeping its secrets under wraps. The resulting system for classifying information is absurdly cautious, staggeringly costly, and shrouded in secrecy, preventing ordinary Americans from learning what their country is doing in their name, both at home and abroad. Shedding new light on the bloated governmental security apparatus that’s weighing our democracy down, State of Silence offers the definitive history of America’s turn toward secrecy—and its staggering human costs.

How long is State of Silence?

State of Silence by Sam Lebovic is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read State of Silence Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read State of Silence aloud.

What Reading Level is State of Silence?

State of Silence 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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