How Long to Read The Poor Side of Town

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poor Side of Town?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read The Poor Side of Town by Howard A. Husock

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

Description

This book combines a critique of more than a century of housing reform policies, including public and other subsidized housing as well as exclusionary zoning, with the idea that simple low-cost housing—a poor side of town—helps those of modest means build financial assets and join in the local democratic process. It is more of a historical narrative than a straight policy book, however—telling stories of Jacob Riis, zoning reformer Lawrence Veiller, anti-reformer Jane Jacobs, housing developer William Levitt, and African American small homes advocate Rev. Johnny Ray Youngblood, as well as first-person accounts of onetime residents of neighborhoods such as Detroit’s Black Bottom who lost their homes and businesses to housing reform and urban renewal. This is a book with important policy implications—built on powerful, personal stories.

How long is The Poor Side of Town?

The Poor Side of Town by Howard A. Husock is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poor Side of Town Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read The Poor Side of Town aloud.

What Reading Level is The Poor Side of Town?

The Poor Side of Town 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.

Where Can I Buy The Poor Side of Town?

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