In this influential work, John Archer argues that the ideal suburban house is rooted in notions of privacy, property, and selfhood that are the foundation of identity in America. Spanning four centuries, Architecture and Suburbia explores phenomena ranging from the proliferation of the dream house in parallel with Cold War politics to discussions over sprawl and gated communities. Recognizing increasingly diverse suburbs as the dynamic basis for a strengthened social fabric, Archer addresses the past, present, and future of ...
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In this influential work, John Archer argues that the ideal suburban house is rooted in notions of privacy, property, and selfhood that are the foundation of identity in America. Spanning four centuries, Architecture and Suburbia explores phenomena ranging from the proliferation of the dream house in parallel with Cold War politics to discussions over sprawl and gated communities. Recognizing increasingly diverse suburbs as the dynamic basis for a strengthened social fabric, Archer addresses the past, present, and future of the American dream house.
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Add this copy of Architecture and Suburbia: From English Villa to to cart. $12.06, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by University of Minnesota Press.
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VG/VG. Grey paper over boards; Color pictorial dj.; 470 pp.; Numerous bw figures and photos. Examines all aspects of American suburbia--from the architecture, to the furniture, to the associated social attitudes and behaviors; Traces modern American suburbia back to eighteenth-century England and the earliest London suburbs; Fascinating as both a social and architectural study.
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Very good. Bumped edges. Slight Scratches on Dust Jacket. Appears unread, may have minor damage from transit/storage. Next working day dispatch from the UK (Mon-Fri). Please contact us with any queries.
