Rational Landscapes and Humanistic Geography

by Edward Relph

This book, first published in 1981, explores why it is that the modern built environment, while successfully providing material comfort and technical efficiency, none the less breeds despair and depression rather than inspires hope and commitment. The source of this paradox, where material benefits appear to have been gained only at the expense of intangible values and qualities is found in humanism, the persistent and powerful belief that all problems...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138943258
• ISBN13: 9781138943254
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"