Fanshen
William Hinton
Reading Time
at 250 WPM13h 4m
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Fanshen
Published
1972
Publisher
Penguin Books, Limited
Pages
784
ISBN-13
9780140215700
Description
More than forty years after its initial publication, William Hinton's Fanshen continues to be the essential volume for those fascinated with China's revolutionary process of rural reform and social change. A pioneering work, Fanshen is a marvelous and revealing look into life in the Chinese countryside, where tradition and modernity have had both a complimentary and caustic relationship in the years since the Chinese Communist Party first came to power. It is a rare, concrete record of social struggle and transformation, as witnessed by a participant. Fanshen continues to offer profound insight into the lives of China's peasants and complex social processes. - Back cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fanshen?
This edition of Fanshen has approximately 784 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Fanshen?
For most readers, Fanshen typically takes between 16h 20m and 10h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 196,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 13h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 27 days • Estimated word count: 196,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Fanshen?
The estimated word count for Fanshen is approximately 196,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Fanshen?
Fanshen was written by William Hinton.
When was Fanshen published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1972. The original work may have been published on a different date.