The importance of sense of place Save article Remove saved article

The term “sense of place” has been used in many different ways and often confused with the term “sense of space.” A “space” is a physical description, whereas a “place” evokes an emotional attachment to the piece of land. I believe that Wallace Stegner coins the term the best. Stegner was an American novelist, noted mostly for his writings on the west and the preservation of the west.

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