How Long to Read The Disappearance of Childhood

How Long Does it Take to Read The Disappearance of Childhood?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Disappearance of Childhood by Neil Postman

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

Description

From the vogue for nubile models to the explosion in the juvenile crime rate, this modern classic of social history and media traces the precipitous decline of childhood in America today−and the corresponding threat to the notion of adulthood. Deftly marshaling a vast array of historical and demographic research, Neil Postman, author of Technopoly, suggests that childhood is a relatively recent invention, which came into being as the new medium of print imposed divisions between children and adults. But now these divisions are eroding under the barrage of television, which turns the adult...

How long is The Disappearance of Childhood?

The Disappearance of Childhood by Neil Postman is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Disappearance of Childhood Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Disappearance of Childhood aloud.

What Reading Level is The Disappearance of Childhood?

The Disappearance of Childhood 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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