Letters to a young contrarian
Christopher Hitchens
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Letters to a young contrarian
Published
2001
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
141
ISBN-13
9780465030323
ISBN-10
0465030327
Description
"In the book that he quite possibly was born to write, provocateur and bestselling author Christopher Hitchens inspires future generations of radicals, gadflies, mavericks, rebels, angry young (wo)men and dissidents. Who better to speak to that person pitched at an angle of passionate disagreement against the lazy consensus than Hitchens, who has made a career of disagreeing in profound and entertaining ways?" "This book explores the entire range of "contrary positions," invoking mentors such as Emile Zola, Rosa Parks and Vaclav Havel. What they have in common is a commitment to living and thinking, right now, in a society not as it is but as it might be. Hitchens bemoans the loss of the skills of dialectical thinking evident in contemporary society and the sacrifice of true irony, satire and other forms of critical style. He understands the importance of disagreement - to personal integrity, to informed discussion, to true progress - to democracy itself."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Letters to a young contrarian?
This edition of Letters to a young contrarian has approximately 141 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 Letters to a young contrarian?
For most readers, Letters to a young contrarian typically takes between 2h 56m and 1h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 35,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 35,250 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 Letters to a young contrarian?
The estimated word count for Letters to a young contrarian is approximately 35,250 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 Letters to a young contrarian?
Letters to a young contrarian was written by Christopher Hitchens.
When was Letters to a young contrarian published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.