How Long to Read The Accidental Species

How Long Does it Take to Read The Accidental Species?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 43 minutes to read The Accidental Species by Henry Gee

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

Description

The idea of a missing link between humanity and our animal ancestors predates evolution and popular science and actually has religious roots in the deist concept of the Great Chain of Being. Yet, the metaphor has lodged itself in the contemporary imagination, and new fossil discoveries are often hailed in headlines as revealing the elusive transitional step, the moment when we stopped being “animal” and started being “human.” In The Accidental Species, Henry Gee, longtime paleontology editor at Nature, takes aim at this misleading notion, arguing that it reflects a profound misunderstanding...

How long is The Accidental Species?

The Accidental Species by Henry Gee is 217 pages long, and a total of 55,769 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Accidental Species Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 4 minutes to read The Accidental Species aloud.

What Reading Level is The Accidental Species?

The Accidental Species 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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