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The Architect: Chapters in the History of the Profession
Kostof
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Description for The Architect: Chapters in the History of the Profession
Paperback. "The Architect" was one of the first books in 50 years to survey the role of the profession from its beginnings in ancient Egypt to the present. In this edition Dana Cuff considers the continuing relevence of the book and evaluates changes in architectural practice and the profession since 1965. Editor(s): Kostof, Spiro. Num Pages: 405 pages, 75 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; HBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 169 x 25. Weight in Grams: 646.
The Architectwas the first book in fifty years to survey the role of the profession from its beginnings in ancient Egypt to the present. Without claiming to cover every period in every country, it is nonetheless the most complete synthesis available of what is known about one of the oldest professions in the world. Dana Cuff considers the continuing relevance of the book and evaluates changes in architectural practice and the profession since 1965, most particularly digital technology, globalization, and environmental concerns.
The Architectwas the first book in fifty years to survey the role of the profession from its beginnings in ancient Egypt to the present. Without claiming to cover every period in every country, it is nonetheless the most complete synthesis available of what is known about one of the oldest professions in the world. Dana Cuff considers the continuing relevance of the book and evaluates changes in architectural practice and the profession since 1965, most particularly digital technology, globalization, and environmental concerns.
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
405
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Number of Pages
405
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520226043
SKU
V9780520226043
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99-1
About Kostof
Spiro Kostof (1936-1991) was Professor of Architectural History at the University of California, Berkeley. Among his books are A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals, second edition (1995) and The City Shaped: Urban Patterns and Meanings through History (1993). Dana Cuff is Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the University of California, Los Angeles, and author of Architecture: The ... Read more
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