How Long to Read Vernacular Architecture of West Africa

How Long Does it Take to Read Vernacular Architecture of West Africa?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 11 minutes to read Vernacular Architecture of West Africa by Jean-Paul Bourdier

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

Description

The dwellings of hundreds of African ethnic groups offer a variety of conceptions and building practices that contradict the widespread image of the primitive hut commonly attributed to rural Africa. Each house or group of houses is designed not only to shelter the members of a family, but also to enable intimate communication with ancestors and divinities and to harmonize with the forces of nature. Such an architecture thrives in a community context where it is simply not acceptable to plunder resources from the earth, and resources are used only in accordance with their availability, in...

How long is Vernacular Architecture of West Africa?

Vernacular Architecture of West Africa by Jean-Paul Bourdier is 191 pages long, and a total of 47,941 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Vernacular Architecture of West Africa Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 21 minutes to read Vernacular Architecture of West Africa aloud.

What Reading Level is Vernacular Architecture of West Africa?

Vernacular Architecture of West Africa is suitable for students ages 10 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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