How Long to Read Why Don't American Cities Burn?

How Long Does it Take to Read Why Don't American Cities Burn??

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Why Don't American Cities Burn? by Michael B. Katz

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

Description

At 1:27 on the morning of August 4, 2005, Herbert Manes fatally stabbed Robert Monroe, known as Shorty, in a dispute over five dollars. It was a horrific yet mundane incident for the poor, heavily African American neighborhood of North Philadelphia—one of seven homicides to occur in the city that day and yet not make the major newspapers. For Michael B. Katz, an urban historian and a juror on the murder trial, the story of Manes and Shorty exemplified the marginalization, social isolation, and indifference that plague American cities. Introduced by the gripping narrative of this murder and...

How long is Why Don't American Cities Burn??

Why Don't American Cities Burn? by Michael B. Katz is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Why Don't American Cities Burn? Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Why Don't American Cities Burn? aloud.

What Reading Level is Why Don't American Cities Burn??

Why Don't American Cities Burn? 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.

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Where Can I Buy Why Don't American Cities Burn??

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