How Long to Read The World in Guangzhou

How Long Does it Take to Read The World in Guangzhou?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The World in Guangzhou by Gordon Mathews

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

Description

Only decades ago, the population of Guangzhou was almost wholly Chinese. Today, it is a truly global city, a place where people from around the world go to make new lives, find themselves, or further their careers. A large number of these migrants are small-scale traders from Africa who deal in Chinese goods—often knockoffs or copies of high-end branded items—to send back to their home countries. In The World in Guangzhou, Gordon Mathews explores the question of how the city became a center of “low-end globalization” and shows what we can learn from that experience about similar transformations elsewhere in the world. Through detailed ethnographic portraits, Mathews reveals a world of globalization based on informality, reputation, and trust rather than on formal contracts. How, he asks, can such informal relationships emerge between two groups—Chinese and sub-Saharan Africans—that don't share a common language, culture, or religion? And what happens when Africans move beyond their status as temporary residents and begin to put down roots and establish families? Full of unforgettable characters, The World in Guangzhou presents a compelling account of globalization at ground level and offers a look into the future of urban life as transnational connections continue to remake cities around the world.

How long is The World in Guangzhou?

The World in Guangzhou by Gordon Mathews is 261 pages long, and a total of 65,511 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The World in Guangzhou Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 57 minutes to read The World in Guangzhou aloud.

What Reading Level is The World in Guangzhou?

The World in Guangzhou 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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