How Long to Read Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine

How Long Does it Take to Read Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 30 minutes to read Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine by Alan Bleakley

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

Description

While medical language is soaked in metaphor, and thinking with metaphor is central to diagnostic work, medicine - that is, medical culture, clinical practice and medical education - outwardly rejects metaphor for objective, literal scientific language. This thought-provoking book argues that this is a misstep, and critically considers what embracing the use of metaphors and similes might mean for shaping medical culture, and especially the doctor-patient relationship, in a healthy way. Thinking With Metaphors in Medicine explores: how metaphors inhabit medicine - sometimes for the better and...

How long is Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine?

Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine by Alan Bleakley is 270 pages long, and a total of 67,500 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 8 minutes to read Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine aloud.

What Reading Level is Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine?

Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine 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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