How Long to Read Wheels in the Head

How Long Does it Take to Read Wheels in the Head?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 38 minutes to read Wheels in the Head by Joel H. Spring

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

Description

In this popular text Joel Spring provocatively analyzes the ideas of traditional and non-traditional philosophies from Confucianism to human rights regarding the contribution of education to the creation of a democratic society. The goal is to explore how governments use education to control and manage their populations, and to examine forms of education that claim to free people from authoritarian control. Wheels in the Head, a critically original work now in its third edition, is widely used as a text for courses on philosophical, social, political, and historical foundations of education, and critical issues in education. Reflecting its global relevance, a Chinese translation of the second edition was published in 2005. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Expanded analysis of the use of education by authoritarian states Revisions to more clearly relate educational ideas to the theme of "wheels in the head" – a phrase coined by philosopher Max Stirner to describe the use of schools by modern governments to control their citizens. New sections on liberation education and on human rights education

How long is Wheels in the Head?

Wheels in the Head by Joel H. Spring is 274 pages long, and a total of 69,596 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Wheels in the Head Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 20 minutes to read Wheels in the Head aloud.

What Reading Level is Wheels in the Head?

Wheels in the Head 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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