How Long to Read The Color of Welfare

How Long Does it Take to Read The Color of Welfare?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Color of Welfare by Jill Quadagno

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

Description

Thirty years after Lyndon Johnson declared a War on Poverty, the United States still lags behind most Western democracies in national welfare systems, lacking such basic programs as national health insurance and child care support. Some critics have explained the failure of social programs by citing our tradition of individual freedom and libertarian values, while others point to weaknesses within the working class. In The Color of Welfare, Jill Quadagno takes exception to these claims, placing race at the center of the "American Dilemma," as Swedish economist Gunnar Myrdal did half a century...

How long is The Color of Welfare?

The Color of Welfare by Jill Quadagno is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Color of Welfare Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Color of Welfare aloud.

What Reading Level is The Color of Welfare?

The Color of Welfare 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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