"Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and Civilization" by Lewis Mumford offers a detailed investigation into how buildings and communities shape, and are shaped by, American society. The book journeys through different eras of American architectural history, starting with the communal, medieval-inspired designs of early New England villages centered around meeting-houses and then moves to the influence of economic shifts and broader cultural values. Mumford's work shows how America's structures, and the way communities were designed, reflect its ideals, struggles, and the evolving nature of its civilization.
Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and Civilization
By Lewis Mumford
Witness how the very stones and wood of America reveal the nation's cultural heart and its ever-changing identity.
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About the AuthorLewis Mumford was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer. He made significant contributions to social philosophy, American literary and cultural history, and the history of technology.
Lewis Mumford was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer. He made significant contributions to social philosophy, American literary and cultural history, and the history of technology.
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