Explaining our world
Andrew Pierssené
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Explaining our world
Published
1999
Publisher
E & FN Spon
Pages
252
ISBN-10
0419219404
Description
The western world has, in recent decades, become familiar with such phenomena as visitor centres, guided walks, living history, trail leaflets and information boards. What is virtually a new profession of 'environmental interpretation' has arisen, and is at its busiest in the contexts of tourism, heritage and countryside management, museums and nature conservation. This book offers a rational and philosophical approach to environmental interpretation, the educational purpose of which is particularly relevant in an age when specialization tends to distance most people from direct experience of the way the environment works. In reviewing the practice of interpretation, the author emphasises that effective work in this field must be finely tuned. The interpreter must constantly bear in mind the real value and significance of the features interpreted and the needs of the visitors to whom interpretation is addressed.
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How many pages are in Explaining our world?
This edition of Explaining our world has approximately 252 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 Explaining our world?
For most readers, Explaining our world typically takes between 5h 15m and 3h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,000 words
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The estimated word count for Explaining our world is approximately 63,000 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.
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Who is the author of Explaining our world?
Explaining our world was written by Andrew Pierssené.
When was Explaining our world published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.