The Language of Landscape

Anne Whiston Spirn

Hardback (16 Dec 1998)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This study suggests that the language of landscape exists with its own syntax, grammar, and metaphors, and that we imperil ourselves by failing to learn and speak this language. Spirn examines urban, rural, and natural landscapes, and discusses the thought of renowned landscape authors.

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Yale University Press

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Book information

ISBN:	9780300077452
Publisher:	Yale University Press
Imprint:	Yale University Press
Pub date:	16 Dec 1998
DEWEY:	712
DEWEY edition:	21
Number of pages:	326
Weight:	846g
Height:	237mm
Width:	164mm
Spine width:	24mm