How long does it take to read American Government?
James Q. Wilson, John J. DiIulio, Jr
American Government by James Q. Wilson, John J. DiIulio, Jr takes about 9 hours 30 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 9 hours 30 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 1980. 518 pages, about 142,450 words.
19 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 15 hours 50 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 9 hours 30 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 5 hours 56 minutes |
The page count is the median across 64 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This classic text, known for its authoritative scholarship, clarity, and comprehensive coverage, explores the foundations of our national political system and shows how the fundamental features of our government influence the lives of all Americans. American Government, Ninth Edition, focuses on three fundamental topics: the institutions of American government; the historical development of governmental procedures, actors, and policies; and who governs in America and to what ends. American Government's treatment of public policy continues to set the standard in the field. - Back cover.
Subjects: Constitution, Local government, Politics and government, Politique et gouvernement, Présidents, State governments
