About This Book
This is a collection of journalism by one of the most significant cultural critics of our time. He is the author of Culture and Imperialism and delivered the 1993 Reith Lectures.
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Reading Time Estimates
6h 13m
slow reader
180 WPM
4h 28m
average reader
250 WPM
3h 12m
fast reader
350 WPM
📖 67,100 words📅 9 days at 30 min/day
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4 h 28 min
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Audiobook (1.5x)
4 h 58 min
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7 h 27 min
Audio 2x
3 h 44 min
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