Rethinking Architecture brings together the principal writings on architecture by many of the key philosophers and cultural theorists of the twentieth century. These essays contain some of the most insightful observations on contemporary architecture and offer refreshingly original perspectives on the subject. Together they consitute a body of material which prompts the rethinking of many accepted tenets of architectural theory from a broader cultural perspective. The editor, Neil Leach, has grouped writings covering common ...
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Rethinking Architecture brings together the principal writings on architecture by many of the key philosophers and cultural theorists of the twentieth century. These essays contain some of the most insightful observations on contemporary architecture and offer refreshingly original perspectives on the subject. Together they consitute a body of material which prompts the rethinking of many accepted tenets of architectural theory from a broader cultural perspective. The editor, Neil Leach, has grouped writings covering common themes and aprpoaches into well-defined sections and has written helpful introduction s for each section and for each author. This new edition provides readings from two new subject areas that have proving to have signifcan influence on architectural theory: psychoanalysis has become an increasingly important topic within architectural theory circles. The discourse of materialist philosophy is regarded by many as the major new intellectual paradigm emerging within architectural thinking; this new paradigm makes connections with new scientific thinking and digital design.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 9780415128261.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 9780415128261.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 9780415128261.