How Long to Read The State in Africa

How Long Does it Take to Read The State in Africa?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 55 minutes to read The State in Africa by Jean-Francois Bayart

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

Description

The State in Africa is one of the important and compelling texts of comparative politics and historical sociology of the last twenty years. Bayart rejects the assumption of African ‘otherness’ based on stereotyped images of famine, corruption and civil war. Instead he invites the reader to see that African politics is like politics anywhere else in the world, not an exotic aberration. Africans themselves speak of a ‘politics of the belly’ – an expression that refers not only to the necessities of survival but also to a complex array of cultural representations, notably those of the ‘invisible’ world of sorcery. The ‘politics of the belly’ attests to a distinctively African trajectory of power that we need to understand as part of a long-term historical development. While acknowledging the insights of Western social scientists from Weber to Foucault, Bayart never loses sight of the realities of African politics and social life and he is careful to allow African voices – from the ‘small boy’ in the street to the ‘big men’ in the presidential palaces – to speak for themselves. This new edition of Bayart’s classic book includes a new introduction on Africa in the world today. This book has established itself as an indispensable text on the state and politics in Africa. It also provides a nuanced reading of what we have come to call ‘development’ and opens the way for a more general reflection on the invention of politics in African and Asian societies.

How long is The State in Africa?

The State in Africa by Jean-Francois Bayart is 472 pages long, and a total of 118,944 words.

This makes it 159% the length of the average book. It also has 145% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The State in Africa Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 49 minutes to read The State in Africa aloud.

What Reading Level is The State in Africa?

The State in Africa 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 State in Africa?

The State in Africa by Jean-Francois Bayart is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The State in Africa by Jean-Francois Bayart on Amazon click the button below.