It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read The Athletic Crusade by Gerald R. Gems
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
The Athletic Crusade is the first book to systematically analyze the role of sports in the expansion of U.S. empire from the 1890s through World War II. Gerald R. Gems details how white, Anglo-Saxon Protestant males set the standard for inclusion within American society, transferred that standard to foreign territories, and subtly used American sports to instill allegedly desirable racial, moral, and commercial virtues in colonial subjects. In the realm of such expansion, sports provided a less harsh, less militaristic means of instilling belief in a dominant system?s values and principles...
The Athletic Crusade by Gerald R. Gems is 233 pages long, and a total of 58,949 words.
This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 22 minutes to read The Athletic Crusade aloud.
The Athletic Crusade 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.
The Athletic Crusade by Gerald R. Gems is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy The Athletic Crusade by Gerald R. Gems on Amazon click the button below.
Buy The Athletic Crusade on Amazon