It takes the average reader 8 hours and 20 minutes to read The Music and Dance of the World's Religions by E. Rust
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Despite the world-wide association of music and dance with religion, this is the first full-length study of the subject from a global perspective. The work consists of 3,816 references divided among 37 chapters. It covers tribal, regional, and global religions and such subjects as shamanism, liturgical dance, healing, and the relationship of music, mathematics, and mysticism. The referenced materials display such diverse approaches as analysis of music and dance, description of context, direct experience, observation, and speculation. The references address topics from such disciplines as sociology, anthropology, history, linguistics, musicology, ethnomusicology, theology, medicine, semiotics, and computer technology. Chapter 1 consists of general references to religious music and dance. The remaining 36 chapters are organized according to major geographical areas. Most chapters begin with general reference works and bibliographies, then continue with topics specific to the region or religion. This book will be of use to anyone with an interest in music, dance, religion, or culture.
The Music and Dance of the World's Religions by E. Rust is 500 pages long, and a total of 125,000 words.
This makes it 169% the length of the average book. It also has 153% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 23 minutes to read The Music and Dance of the World's Religions aloud.
The Music and Dance of the World's Religions is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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