How Long to Read The Power of Babel

How Long Does it Take to Read The Power of Babel?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read The Power of Babel by John McWhorter

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

Description

There are approximately six thousand languages on Earth today, each a descendant of the tongue first spoken by Homo sapiens some 150,000 years ago. While laying out how languages mix and mutate over time, linguistics professor John McWhorter reminds us of the variety within the species that speaks them, and argues that, contrary to popular perception, language is not immutable and hidebound, but a living, dynamic entity that adapts itself to an ever-changing human environment. Full of humor and imaginative insight, The Power of Babel draws its illustrative examples from languages around the...

How long is The Power of Babel?

The Power of Babel by John McWhorter is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Power of Babel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read The Power of Babel aloud.

What Reading Level is The Power of Babel?

The Power of Babel 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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