How Long to Read The Rational Optimist

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rational Optimist?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley

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

Description

For two hundred years the pessimists have dominated public discourse, insisting that things will soon be getting much worse. But in fact, life is getting better—and at an accelerating rate. Food availability, income, and life span are up; disease, child mortality, and violence are down all across the globe. Africa is following Asia out of poverty; the Internet, the mobile phone, and container shipping are enriching people's lives as never before. In his bold and bracing exploration into how human culture evolves positively through exchange and specialization, bestselling author Matt Ridley...

How long is The Rational Optimist?

The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rational Optimist Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read The Rational Optimist aloud.

What Reading Level is The Rational Optimist?

The Rational Optimist 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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