How Long to Read Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad

How Long Does it Take to Read Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad by Robert Lee Maril

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

Description

In Oklahoma, eighth-poorest state in the nation, poverty is a pressing social problem. Even so, Robert Lee Maril’s Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad is the first comprehensive analysis of poverty in the state. Skillfully combining ethnography with statistical analysis, Maril portrays the lives of poverty-stricken Oklahomans, many of them children, minorities, and the elderly. Exploring myths about the poor and discussing the facts behind these myths, Maril discusses the real causes of poverty in the state, especially low-wage labor. He concludes by presenting a public-policy agenda that...

How long is Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad?

Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad by Robert Lee Maril is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad aloud.

What Reading Level is Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad?

Waltzing with the Ghost of Tom Joad 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.

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