Cool Comfort: America'S Romance with Air-Conditioning
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Cool Comfort: America'S Romance with Air-Conditioning
By (Author) Marsha Ackermann
Smithsonian Books
Smithsonian Books
6th July 2010
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Social and cultural history
History of the Americas
697.930973
Physical Properties
Paperback
224
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
Description
The year 2002 marked the 100th anniversary of the first installation of air-conditioning. During the past century, it has become a staple of American life; 83% of US homes are now air-conditioned. In this engaging social history, Marsha Ackermann explores how the idea of "cooling" became firmly embedded in the social perceptions and expectations of Americans, transforming our definition of comfort and the way we live, work, and play.
Author Bio
Marsha E. Ackermann lectures in history at Eastern Michigan University.
