
Visual Elements of Landscape
John A. Jakle(Author)
University of Massachusetts Press
Will be published approx. on 8. June 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-87023-567-2 (ISBN)
Description
An examination of how visual and aesthetic dimensions amplify the functional interpretation of cultural landscape.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Massachusetts
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87023-567-2 (9780870235672)
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Person
JOHN A. JAKLE is a distinguished American geographer and professor emeritus in the departments of geography and landscape architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Jakle's prolific career has focused on interpreting American cultural and historical landscapes, with particular emphasis on roadside and urban landscapes. He has authored or co-authored numerous influential works examining American geography, including studies on fast food restaurants, Main Street hotels, postcards, roadside America, and automotive culture.