How Long to Read Under the Kapok Tree

How Long Does it Take to Read Under the Kapok Tree?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 30 minutes to read Under the Kapok Tree by Alma Gottlieb

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

Description

In this companion volume to Parallel Worlds, Alma Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Côte d'Ivoire. Employing symbolic and postmodern perspectives, she highlights the dynamically paired notions of identity and difference, symbolized by the kapok tree planted at the center of every Beng village. "This book merits a number of readings. . . . An experiment in ethnography that future projects might well emulate." —Clarke K. Speed, American Anthropologist "[An] evocative, rich ethnography. . . . Gottlieb does anthropology a real service." —Misty L. Bastian,...

How long is Under the Kapok Tree?

Under the Kapok Tree by Alma Gottlieb is 206 pages long, and a total of 52,736 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Under the Kapok Tree Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 48 minutes to read Under the Kapok Tree aloud.

What Reading Level is Under the Kapok Tree?

Under the Kapok Tree 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.

Where Can I Buy Under the Kapok Tree?

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