Human scale
Kirkpatrick Sale
Reading Time
at 250 WPM9h 18m
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Human scale
Published
1982
Publisher
Perigee Books
Pages
558
ISBN-10
0399506217
Description
"Big government, big business, big everything - how the crises that imperil modern America are the inevitable result of giantism grown out of control - and what can be done about it. Kirkpatrick Sale examines a nation in the grips of growthmania and presents the ways to shape a more efficient and livable society built to the human scale."--Cover.
Subjects
The Planning (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003
Decentralization in government
Decentralisation in government departments
Anti-politics machine
Local in Governance
Policy, performance and management in governance and intergovernmental relations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Human scale?
This edition of Human scale has approximately 558 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 Human scale?
For most readers, Human scale typically takes between 11h 38m and 7h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 139,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 139,500 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 Human scale?
The estimated word count for Human scale is approximately 139,500 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 Human scale?
Human scale was written by Kirkpatrick Sale.
When was Human scale published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1982. The original work may have been published on a different date.