Ruskin and Environment
Michael Wheeler
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Ruskin and Environment
Published
1995
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Pages
202
ISBN-10
0719043778
Description
The authors of this important new study examine a wide variety of environmental issues in the work of the great Victorian polymath, John Ruskin, and argue that his prophetic writings speak to our generation as much as his own. Best known today as an art critic and social theorist, John Ruskin (1819-1900) was also an acute observer and recorder of the natural environment, and of the impact of Victorian industrialisation and urbanisation upon it. He argued passionately against railways and tourism, river pollution and acid rain, and as passionately for the care of ancient buildings and improved sanitation in urban slums. Each of these aspects of the environment is examined in eight specially commissioned essays: from the concept of 'Mappa mundi' to the politics of recycling, from the role of the railways to the National Trust. Whether drawing the Alps or lecturing in his most prophetic mode on 'The Storm-Cloud of the Nineteenth Century', Ruskin's insights are as relevant at the end of this century as they ever were in the last.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ruskin and Environment?
This edition of Ruskin and Environment has approximately 202 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 Ruskin and Environment?
For most readers, Ruskin and Environment typically takes between 4h 13m and 2h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,500 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 Ruskin and Environment?
The estimated word count for Ruskin and Environment is approximately 50,500 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 Ruskin and Environment?
Ruskin and Environment was written by Michael Wheeler.
When was Ruskin and Environment published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.