The Global Soul
Pico Iyer
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The Global Soul
by Pico Iyer
Published
2006
Publisher
Hoëbeke
Pages
398
ISBN-13
9782842302511
ISBN-10
2842302516
Description
"Pico Iyer has for many years described with keen perception and exacting wit the shifting textures of faraway lands anchored on a spinning globe that mixes and matches East and West. Now he casts a philosophical eye upon this curious state of floatingness.". "Using his own multicultural upbringing (Indian, American, British) as a point of departure, Iyer sets out on a quest, both physical and psychological, to find what remains constant in a world gone mobile. He begins in Los Angeles International Airport where town life - shops, services, sociability - is available without a town, and in Hong Kong, where people actually live in self-contained hotels. He moves on to Toronto, which has been given new life and a new literature by its immigrant population, and to Atlanta, where the Olympic Village inadvertently commemorates the corporate universalism that is the Olympics' secret face. And, finally, he returns to England, where the effects of empire-as-global-village are still being sorted out, and to Japan, where in the midst of alien surfaces, Iyer unexpectedly finds a home."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Global Soul?
This edition of The Global Soul has approximately 398 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 The Global Soul?
For most readers, The Global Soul typically takes between 8h 18m and 5h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 99,500 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 The Global Soul?
The estimated word count for The Global Soul is approximately 99,500 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 The Global Soul?
The Global Soul was written by Pico Iyer.
When was The Global Soul published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.