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Introduction: What Landmarks Are, and Why They Are Important Read chapter Read first chapter

2014 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

2. Landmarks: A Thought Experiment

Authors : Kai-Florian Richter, Stephan Winter

Published in: Landmarks

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

A thought experiment illustrates the fundamental role of landmarks for spatial abilities such as memory, orientation and wayfinding, and especially for human communication about space. We take a constructive approach, starting from a void environment and adding experiences supporting spatial abilities.

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Metadata
Title
Landmarks: A Thought Experiment
Authors
Kai-Florian Richter
Stephan Winter
Copyright Year
2014
Book
Landmarks

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-05731-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-05732-3

Copyright Year: 2014

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05732-3_2

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