How Long to Read The Mask Of Sanity

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mask Of Sanity?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 40 minutes to read The Mask Of Sanity by Dr. Hervey M. Cleckley

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

Description

Originally published in 1941 under the title Mask of Sanity: An Attempt to Clarify Some Issues About the So-Called Psychopathic Personality, this influential book became a landmark in psychiatric case studies and was repeatedly revised, expanded and reprinted in subsequent editions—here we present the 3rd edition published in 1955. The Mask of Sanity is distinguished by its central thesis that the psychopath exhibits normal function according to standard psychiatric criteria, yet privately engages in destructive behavior. The book was intended to assist with detection and diagnosis of the elusive psychopath for purposes of palliation and offered no cure for the condition itself. The idea of a master deceiver secretly possessed of no moral or ethical restraints, yet behaving in public with excellent function, electrified American society and led to heightened interest in both psychological introspection and the detection of hidden psychopaths in society at large, leading to a refinement of the word itself into what was perceived to be a less stigmatizing term, “sociopath”.

How long is The Mask Of Sanity?

The Mask Of Sanity by Dr. Hervey M. Cleckley is 633 pages long, and a total of 160,149 words.

This makes it 214% the length of the average book. It also has 196% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mask Of Sanity Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 35 minutes to read The Mask Of Sanity aloud.

What Reading Level is The Mask Of Sanity?

The Mask Of Sanity 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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