How Long to Read Talk is Cheap

How Long Does it Take to Read Talk is Cheap?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read Talk is Cheap by John Haiman

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

Description

Talk Is Cheap begins with this telling observation and proceeds to argue that such "unplain speaking" is fundamentally embedded in the way we now talk. John Haiman traces this sea-change in our language usage to the emergence of a postmodern "divided self" who is hyper-conscious that what he or she is saying has been said before. Thus, "cheap talk" helps us distance ourselves from a social role with which we are uncomfortable. Haiman examines the full range of these pervasive distancing mechanisms, from cliches and quotation marks to camp and parody. Also, he highlights ways in which language...

How long is Talk is Cheap?

Talk is Cheap by John Haiman is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Talk is Cheap Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read Talk is Cheap aloud.

What Reading Level is Talk is Cheap?

Talk is Cheap 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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