How long does it take to read The World Since 1945?
Wayne C. McWilliams
The World Since 1945 by Wayne C. McWilliams takes about 11 hours 20 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 11 hours 20 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 1988. 618 pages, about 169,950 words.
23 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 18 hours 53 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 11 hours 20 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 7 hours 5 minutes |
The page count is the median across 9 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
New emphasis on the impacts of globalization, events in the Middle East, and political and economic changes in East Asia - as well as new information and maps throughout - are among the features of this thoroughly revised edition of The World Since 1945. The text traces the major political, economic, and ideological patterns that have evolved in the global arena from the end of World War II to the present, providing the background needed for a solid understanding of contemporary international relations. Written to be student friendly, it has made its place as the text of choice in scores of introductory IR and world history courses.
Subjects: Developing countries, Economic conditions, International relations, Military history, Modern, Modern Military history, World politics
