How Long to Read Stones of Contention

How Long Does it Take to Read Stones of Contention?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 54 minutes to read Stones of Contention by Todd Cleveland

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

Description

Africa supplies the majority of the world’s diamonds, yet consumers generally know little about the origins and history of these precious stones beyond sensationalized media accounts of so-called blood diamonds. Stones of Contention explores the major developments in the remarkable history of Africa’s diamonds, from the earliest stirrings of international interest in the continent’s mineral wealth in the first millennium A.D. to the present day. In the European colonial period, the discovery of diamonds in South Africa ushered in an era of unprecedented greed during which monopolistic enterprises exploited both the mineral resources and the indigenous workforce. In the aftermath of World War II, the governments of newly independent African states, both democratic and despotic, joined industry giant De Beers and other corporations to oversee and profit from mining activity on the continent. The book also considers the experiences of a wide array of Africans—from informal artisanal miners, company mineworkers, and indigenous authorities to armed rebels, mining executives, and premiers of mineral-rich states—and their relationships to the stones that have the power to bring both wealth and misery. With photos and maps, Stones of Contention illustrates the scope and complexity of the African diamond trade as well as its impact on individuals and societies.

How long is Stones of Contention?

Stones of Contention by Todd Cleveland is 113 pages long, and a total of 28,589 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 35% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Stones of Contention Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 36 minutes to read Stones of Contention aloud.

What Reading Level is Stones of Contention?

Stones of Contention is suitable for students ages 10 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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