How Long to Read The Value of Violence

How Long Does it Take to Read The Value of Violence?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 43 minutes to read The Value of Violence by Benjamin Ginsberg

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

Description

This provocative thesis calls violence the driving force not just of war, but of politics and even social stability. Though violence is commonly deplored, political scientist Ginsberg argues that in many ways it is indispensable, unavoidable, and valuable. Ginsberg sees violence manifested in society in many ways. "Law-preserving violence" (using Walter Benjamin's phrase) is the chief means by which society preserves social order. Behind the security of a stable society are the blunt instruments of the police, prisons, and the power of the bureaucratic state to coerce and manipulate. Ginsberg...

How long is The Value of Violence?

The Value of Violence by Benjamin Ginsberg is 222 pages long, and a total of 55,944 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Value of Violence Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 5 minutes to read The Value of Violence aloud.

What Reading Level is The Value of Violence?

The Value of Violence 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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