How Long to Read The Struggle for Free Speech in the United States, 1872-1915

How Long Does it Take to Read The Struggle for Free Speech in the United States, 1872-1915?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 39 minutes to read The Struggle for Free Speech in the United States, 1872-1915 by Janice Ruth Wood

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

Description

Passed in 1873, the Comstock Act banned 'obscene' materials from the mail without defining obscenity, leaving it open to interpretation by courts that were hostile to free speech. Literature that reflected changing attitudes toward sexuality, religion, and social institutions fell victim to the Comstock Act and related state laws. Dr. Edward Bliss Foote became among the earliest individuals convicted under the law after he mailed a brochure on birth-control methods. For the next four decades, Foote Sr. and his son, Dr. Edward Bond Foote, challenged the Comstock Act in Congress, legislatures,...

How long is The Struggle for Free Speech in the United States, 1872-1915?

The Struggle for Free Speech in the United States, 1872-1915 by Janice Ruth Wood is 156 pages long, and a total of 39,936 words.

This makes it 53% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Struggle for Free Speech in the United States, 1872-1915 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read The Struggle for Free Speech in the United States, 1872-1915 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Struggle for Free Speech in the United States, 1872-1915?

The Struggle for Free Speech in the United States, 1872-1915 is suitable for students ages 10 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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