On looking
Alexandra Horowitz
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at 250 WPM7h 25m
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On looking
Published
2013
Publisher
Center Point Pub
Pages
445
ISBN-13
9781611736977
ISBN-10
1611736978
Description
On looking : Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes is structured around a series of eleven walks the author takes with experts on a diverse range of subjects, including an urban sociologist, a well-known artist, a geologist, a physician, and a sound designer. She also walks with a child and a dog to see the world as they perceive it. What they see, and how they see it, reveals the startling power of human attention and the cognitive aspects of what it means to be an expert observer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in On looking?
This edition of On looking has approximately 445 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 On looking?
For most readers, On looking typically takes between 9h 16m and 6h 11m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 111,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 111,250 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 On looking?
The estimated word count for On looking is approximately 111,250 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 On looking?
On looking was written by Alexandra Horowitz.
When was On looking published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.