How Long to Read The Water Kingdom

How Long Does it Take to Read The Water Kingdom?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 50 minutes to read The Water Kingdom by Philip Ball

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

Description

In The Water Kingdom popular science writer Philip Ball navigates the turbulent and often confusing currents of Chinese history and culture by tracing peoples’ relationships with water, from pre-historical founding myths to today. Water has been an enduring metaphor for philosophical thought and artistic expression in China, and from the Han emperors to Mao, the ability to manage water became a barometer of political legitimacy. Attempts at controlling China’s vast waterways has involved engineering works on a scale unmatched the world over - for better or worse. Yet the strain that economic growth is putting on the country’s water resources today may be the greatest threat to China’s future. In characteristic style, Ball delivers an original portrait and as yet unseen cultural history of a country that becomes easier to understand when water is brought to the table.

How long is The Water Kingdom?

The Water Kingdom by Philip Ball is 350 pages long, and a total of 87,500 words.

This makes it 118% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Water Kingdom Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 58 minutes to read The Water Kingdom aloud.

What Reading Level is The Water Kingdom?

The Water Kingdom 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.

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