Architecture and Suburbia: From English Villa to American Dream House, 1690-2000
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Architecture and Suburbia: From English Villa to American Dream House, 1690-2000
By (Author) John Archer
University of Minnesota Press
University of Minnesota Press
1st April 2005
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
728.0973
Physical Properties
Paperback
496
Width 178mm, Height 254mm, Spine 25mm
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.
