Why Architecture Matters
Blair Kamin
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Why Architecture Matters
by Blair Kamin
Published
October 1, 2001
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Pages
408
ISBN-13
9780226423210
ISBN-10
0226423212
Description
For more than a decade, Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin has been writing fiery, intelligent essays on the state of contemporary architecture. His subjects range from high-rises to highways, parks to public housing, Frank Lloyd Wright to Frank Gehry. Why Architecture Matters collects the best of Kamin's acclaimed columns, offering both a look at America's foremost architectural city and a taste of Kamin's penetrating, witty style of critique.
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How many pages are in Why Architecture Matters?
This edition of Why Architecture Matters has approximately 408 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 Why Architecture Matters?
For most readers, Why Architecture Matters typically takes between 8h 30m and 5h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 102,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 102,000 words
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What is the word count of Why Architecture Matters?
The estimated word count for Why Architecture Matters is approximately 102,000 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 Why Architecture Matters?
Why Architecture Matters was written by Blair Kamin.
When was Why Architecture Matters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.