Reluctant Heroes
Fung Chi Ming
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at 250 WPM3h 36m
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Reluctant Heroes
Published
December 30, 2005
Publisher
Hong Kong University Press
Pages
216
ISBN-13
9789622097346
ISBN-10
9622097340
Description
"Reluctant Heroes is a study of rickshaw pullers in Hong Kong and Canton. The author reconstructs the daily lives and social environments of rickshaw pullers, the majority of whom were emigrants who differed in the loyalties of dialect, place of origin and kinship. Low skilled yet partially self-employed, rickshaw pullers relied on entrepreneurial flair, in addition to physical stamina, to tout for fares, thus bridging the culture of petty traders and physical laborers. In the volatile urban environment, they were subjected not just to patron-client problems, but also the directives and regulations of the state, and interventions of the police, and the British colonial and Chinese authorities." "Set against the backdrop of two contrasting yet interrelated cities in South China, "Reluctant Heroes" brings a richer understanding of urban living through a comparative study of the historic pattern of adaptation in the urban workplace, the powers of the state, and the repertoire of mass activism."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Reluctant Heroes?
This edition of Reluctant Heroes has approximately 216 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 Reluctant Heroes?
For most readers, Reluctant Heroes typically takes between 4h 30m and 3h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,000 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 Reluctant Heroes?
The estimated word count for Reluctant Heroes is approximately 54,000 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 Reluctant Heroes?
Reluctant Heroes was written by Fung Chi Ming.
When was Reluctant Heroes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 30, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.