How Long to Read Viral Rhetoric

How Long Does it Take to Read Viral Rhetoric?

It takes the average reader 2 hours to read Viral Rhetoric by Robert Samuels

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

Description

This book looks at the representation of viruses in rhetoric, politics, and popular culture. In utilizing Jean Baudrillard’s concept of virality, it examines what it means to use viruses as a metaphor. For instance, what is the effect of saying that a video has gone viral? Does this use of biology to explain culture mean that our societies are determined by biological forces? Moreover, does the rhetoric of viral culture display a fundamental insensitivity towards people who are actually suffering from viruses? A key defining aspect of this mode of persuasion is the notion that due to the open nature of our social and cerebral networks, we are prone to being infected by uncontrollable external forces. Drawing from the work of Freud, Lacan, Laclau, Baudrillard, and Zizek, it examines the representation of viruses in politics, psychology, media studies, and medical discourse. The book will help readers understand the potentially destructive nature of how viruses are represented in popular media and politics, how this can contribute to conspiracy theories around COVID-19 and how to combat such misinterpretations.

How long is Viral Rhetoric?

Viral Rhetoric by Robert Samuels is 120 pages long, and a total of 30,000 words.

This makes it 40% the length of the average book. It also has 37% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Viral Rhetoric Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Viral Rhetoric aloud.

What Reading Level is Viral Rhetoric?

Viral Rhetoric 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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