American Architecture by Amanda Clark, Leland Roth - 9780813349688

Taylor & Francis

American ArchitectureA History\nAuthor(s): Amanda Clark, Leland Roth\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: Westview Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9780813349688, 978-0813349688\nSynopsis\nMore than fifteen years after the success of the first edition, this sweeping introduction to the history of architecture in the United States is now a fully revised guide to the major developments that shaped the environment from the first Americans to the present, from the everyday vernacular to the high style of aspiration. Eleven chronologically organized chapters chart the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped the growth and development of American towns, cities, and suburbs, while providing full description, analysis, and interpretation of buildings and their [url] second edition features an entirely new chapter detailing the green architecture movement and architectural trends in the 21st century. Further updates include an expanded section on Nati.