How Long to Read The Shortest History of Democracy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Shortest History of Democracy?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read The Shortest History of Democracy by John Keane

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

Description

The full chronological sweep of democracy, from the assemblies of ancient Mesopotamia and Athens to present perils around the globe. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read. This compact history unspools the tumultuous global story that began with democracy’s radical core idea: We can collaborate, as equals, to determine our own futures. Acclaimed political thinker John Keane traces how this concept emerged and evolved, from the earliest “assembly democracies” in Syria-Mesopotamia to European-style “electoral democracy” and to our uncertain present. Today, thanks to our always-on communication channels, governments answer not only to voters on Election Day but to intense scrutiny every day. This is “monitory democracy”—in Keane’s view, the most complex and vibrant model yet—but it’s not invulnerable. Monitory democracy comes with its own pathologies, and the new despotism wields powerful warning systems, from social media to election monitoring, against democracy itself. At this urgent moment, when despots in countries such as China, Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia reject the promises of democratic power-sharing, Keane mounts a bold defense of a precious global ideal.

How long is The Shortest History of Democracy?

The Shortest History of Democracy by John Keane is 231 pages long, and a total of 57,981 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Shortest History of Democracy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read The Shortest History of Democracy aloud.

What Reading Level is The Shortest History of Democracy?

The Shortest History of Democracy 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.

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Where Can I Buy The Shortest History of Democracy?

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