How Long to Read The Culture of English Geology, 1815-1851

By Simon J. Knell

How Long Does it Take to Read The Culture of English Geology, 1815-1851?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 27 minutes to read The Culture of English Geology, 1815-1851 by Simon J. Knell

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Description

An examination of the development of geology collections in the first half of the 19th century. It investigates the social motives of science and demonstrates that these, as much as any wish to pursue natural knowledge, determined what geology became, the process by which it evolved and those who participated. From individual collector, through evolving curatorial profession and provincial philosopher, to government-funded science, this is a story of financial imperatives, cultural supremacy, of a striving for immortality and for social progression. It begins by constructing a social setting...

How long is The Culture of English Geology, 1815-1851?

The Culture of English Geology, 1815-1851 by Simon J. Knell is 377 pages long, and a total of 96,889 words.

This makes it 127% the length of the average book. It also has 118% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Culture of English Geology, 1815-1851 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 49 minutes to read The Culture of English Geology, 1815-1851 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Culture of English Geology, 1815-1851?

The Culture of English Geology, 1815-1851 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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