This is a book that is full of things I have never seen before, and full of new things to say about things I thought I knew well. It is a book about houses and about culture and about how each affects the other, and it must stand as one of the major works on the history of modern housing. - Paul Goldberger, The New York Times Book Review
Exploring the intersection of architecture and gender, Dolores Hayden examines how traditional home designs perpetuate Victorian stereotypes, framing the home as a woman's domain and the city as a man's. She assesses the impact of these gendered spaces on various family structures, including two-earner households and single-parent families. By analyzing historical models of home—such as the haven strategy in the U.S., the industrial strategy in the USSR, and the neighborhood strategy in Europe—Hayden proposes alternative approaches to urban planning that better reflect contemporary societal needs.
Set against the backdrop of the early years of American aviation, these captivating poems celebrate the fearless pilots, both women and men, who captivated audiences with their aerial feats. The collection evokes the excitement and wonder of a time when flight was a new marvel, highlighting the thrill and daring of those who took to the skies.
A visual lexicon of colorful slang terms coined by real estate developers and designers offers insight into land-use practices and the physical elements of American sprawl, in a volume that features color aerial photographs and an analysis of the impact of excessive development.
This text proposes new perspectives on gender, race and ethnicity to broaden the practice of public history and public art, enlarge urban preservation, and reconsider the writing of urban history. It provides models for creative urban history projects in cities and towns across America.
Exploring the dynamic and often contentious histories of American landscapes, this book delves into the historical context of the places where most Americans reside today. It examines the interplay of culture, politics, and geography that has shaped these areas, offering a thought-provoking perspective on how these contested spaces influence contemporary life and identity in the United States.