Architecture and the "special relationship" : the American influence on post-war British architectur...
Architecture and the "special relationship" : the American influence on post-war British architectur...
Architecture and the "special relationship" : the American influence on post-war British architecture / Murray Fraser ; with Joe Kerr.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
London : Routledge, 2007.
Date
2007.
Call Numbers
NQ720.94104/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
591 p : ill. ; 28 cm.
Contents
Over there -- London and the 'American invasion' -- The city, the car and the dwelling -- Centres of commerce -- Right stuff -- High-tech dreams -- Culture and monumentality -- Big bang.
Publication information
Publisher
London : Routledge, 2007.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2007.
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Summary
"Bringing the tale right up to the current era of globalization, when British architects are gaining much work in the USA, this book makes for a lively and well-written account. Structured as a series of 7 thematic chapters, it blends the detailed study of key buildings with a wider analysis of socio-economic and cultural trends. Never before has s...
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Full title
Architecture and the "special relationship" : the American influence on post-war British architecture / Murray Fraser ; with Joe Kerr.
Notes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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NQ720.94104/1
Record Identifier
74VM8EwOMRkO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VM8EwOMRkO
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ISBN
0419209107
9780419209102 (hardback : alk. paper)
DDC
720.9410904
MMS ID
991000182229702626
