How Long to Read The Shape of the River

How Long Does it Take to Read The Shape of the River?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 4 minutes to read The Shape of the River by William G. Bowen

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

Description

The landmark New York Times bestseller that demonstrates the benefits of race-conscious admissions in higher education First published in 1998, William Bowen and Derek Bok’s The Shape of the River became an immediate landmark in the debate over affirmative action in America. It grounded a contentious subject in concrete data at a time when arguments surrounding it were characterized more by emotion than evidence—and it made a forceful case that race-conscious admissions were successfully helping to promote equal opportunity. Today, the issue of affirmative action remains unsettled. Much has...

How long is The Shape of the River?

The Shape of the River by William G. Bowen is 528 pages long, and a total of 136,224 words.

This makes it 178% the length of the average book. It also has 166% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Shape of the River Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 24 minutes to read The Shape of the River aloud.

What Reading Level is The Shape of the River?

The Shape of the River 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.

Where Can I Buy The Shape of the River?

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