How Long to Read The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 5 minutes to read The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu by Dan Jurafsky

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

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A 2015 James Beard Award Finalist: "Eye-opening, insightful, and huge fun to read." —Bee Wilson, author of Consider the Fork Why do we eat toast for breakfast, and then toast to good health at dinner? What does the turkey we eat on Thanksgiving have to do with the country on the eastern Mediterranean? Can you figure out how much your dinner will cost by counting the words on the menu? In The Language of Food, Stanford University professor and MacArthur Fellow Dan Jurafsky peels away the mysteries from the foods we think we know. Thirteen chapters evoke the joy and discovery of reading a menu dotted with the sharp-eyed annotations of a linguist. Jurafsky points out the subtle meanings hidden in filler words like "rich" and "crispy," zeroes in on the metaphors and storytelling tropes we rely on in restaurant reviews, and charts a microuniverse of marketing language on the back of a bag of potato chips. The fascinating journey through The Language of Food uncovers a global atlas of culinary influences. With Jurafsky's insight, words like ketchup, macaron, and even salad become living fossils that contain the patterns of early global exploration that predate our modern fusion-filled world. From ancient recipes preserved in Sumerian song lyrics to colonial shipping routes that first connected East and West, Jurafsky paints a vibrant portrait of how our foods developed. A surprising history of culinary exchange—a sharing of ideas and culture as much as ingredients and flavors—lies just beneath the surface of our daily snacks, soups, and suppers. Engaging and informed, Jurafsky's unique study illuminates an extraordinary network of language, history, and food. The menu is yours to enjoy.

How long is The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu?

The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu by Dan Jurafsky is 238 pages long, and a total of 61,404 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 35 minutes to read The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu aloud.

What Reading Level is The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu?

The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu 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.

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