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American Playgrounds: Revitalizing Community Space
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For Years, Designers, Educators, And Community Administrators Have Clamored For A Book That Will Highlight The Problems With Contemporary Playgrounds, Tender Sorely Needed Strategies With Which To Redress Them, And Stimulate National Debate About Todays Crisis Of Undervalued Public Space. Susan Solomons Groundbreaking And Marvelously Illustrated American Playgrounds Is That Book. Since The 1970S, Solomon Maintains, American Playgrounds Have Degenerated Into Irrelevance As Cultural Artifacts And Educational Tools. Imbedded In Solomons Text Is A Frank Indictment Of American Attitudes That Are Stunted By A Heavyhanded Emphasis On Safety That Limits The Nature Of Play And The Vitality Of Places For Public Assembly. During The Past Decade An Elite Few American Architects, Landscape Architects, And Sculptors, Including Stanley Saitowitz, Walter Hood, And Mary Miss, Have Pioneered The Restoration Of Aesthetic And Developmental Values To Play Areas For Young People. Solomon Appraises These Success Stories And Proposes Fresh And Urgent Remedies That Blend Excellent Design Principles, Innovative Planning, And Affordabilitya Vision For The Future Of The Playground In America. Supplementing Her Impeccable Command Of Primary And Secondary Sources With Hundreds Of Hours Of Interviews With Designers And Clients, The Author Confronts A Seriously Underdeveloped Topic With Powerful And Complex Arguments Rich In Social History, Law, Theories Of Play And Childhood, And Urbanism. Readers Will Be Inspiredand Equippedto Take Up The Gauntlet Of Advocacy For Superior American Playgrounds. Accessibly Written, American Playgrounds Will Fascinate Diverse Constituencies, Including Parents, Educators, Policymakers, And Art, Architectural, And Cultural Historians. For Those Commissioning, Funding, Designing, And Overseeing Playgrounds, It Will Be Indispensable. The Book Includes A Foreword By Martha Thorne, Associate Curator Of The Department Of Architecture, Art Institute Of Chicago.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'American Playgrounds: Revitalizing Community Space'? A: The book focuses on the decline of American playgrounds since the 1970s and advocates for revitalizing these spaces through improved design and planning.
- Q: Who is the author of 'American Playgrounds'? A: The author of the book is Susan G. Solomon, who critiques current playground designs and offers solutions for enhancing community play spaces.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the impact of safety regulations on play, the importance of aesthetic and developmental values, and the role of public spaces in community engagement.
- Q: Is 'American Playgrounds' suitable for educators and policymakers? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for a wide audience, including educators, policymakers, parents, and those involved in playground design and funding.
- Q: What type of condition is the used book available in? A: The used book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: When was 'American Playgrounds' published? A: The book was published on August 24, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does 'American Playgrounds' have? A: The book contains 276 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or visual aids? A: Yes, the book is described as being marvelously illustrated, enhancing the presentation of its arguments.
- Q: What makes 'American Playgrounds' a valuable resource? A: It provides a comprehensive analysis of playground design issues, offers fresh strategies for improvement, and draws on extensive research and interviews with experts.