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Architecture and Suburbia: From English Villa to American Dream House, 1690-2000
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Architecture and Suburbia: From English Villa to American Dream House, 1690-2000
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Archer
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:496 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780816643042
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| Classifications | Dewey:728.0973 |
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| Audience | | General | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
University of Minnesota Press
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| Imprint |
University of Minnesota Press
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| Publication Date |
12 April 2008 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
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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