How Long to Read Technology, Self-Fashioning and Politeness in Eighteenth-Century Britain

How Long Does it Take to Read Technology, Self-Fashioning and Politeness in Eighteenth-Century Britain?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Technology, Self-Fashioning and Politeness in Eighteenth-Century Britain by A. Withey

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Description

The second half of the eighteenth century brought important changes in attitudes towards shaping the body. New expectations of polite conduct, deportment and demeanour were projected onto the body, with emphasis laid upon neatness, elegance and a 'natural' body shape. Deformities were to be concealed, whilst bodily surfaces were managed to convey a harmonious whole. A large number of 'technologies of the body' were involved in this process, including wooden legs, elastic trusses, and even wigs. But the introduction of a new type of steel - cast steel - around 1750, offered new material...

How long is Technology, Self-Fashioning and Politeness in Eighteenth-Century Britain?

Technology, Self-Fashioning and Politeness in Eighteenth-Century Britain by A. Withey is 162 pages long, and a total of 40,824 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Technology, Self-Fashioning and Politeness in Eighteenth-Century Britain Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Technology, Self-Fashioning and Politeness in Eighteenth-Century Britain aloud.

What Reading Level is Technology, Self-Fashioning and Politeness in Eighteenth-Century Britain?

Technology, Self-Fashioning and Politeness in Eighteenth-Century Britain 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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