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Mass Housing: Modern Architecture and State Power a Global History,Used
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Shortlisted for the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion 2021 (The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain)"It will become the standard work on the subject." Literary ReviewThis major work provides the first comprehensive history of one of modernism's most defining and controversial architectural legacies: the 20thcentury drive to provide 'homes for the people'. Vast programmes of mass housing highrise, lowrise, statefunded, and built in the modernist style became a truly global phenomenon, leaving a legacy which has suffered waves of disillusionment in the West but which is now seeing a dramatic, 21stcentury renaissance in the booming, crowded cities of East Asia.Providing a global approach to the history of Modernist masshousing production, this authoritative study combines architectural history with the broader social, political, cultural aspects of mass housing particularly the 'mass' politics of power and statebuilding throughout the 20th century.Exploring the relationship between built form, ideology, and political intervention, it shows how mass housing not only reflected the transnational ideals of the Modernist project, but also became a central legitimizing pillar of nationstates worldwide. In a compelling narrative which likens the spread of mass housing to a 'Hundred Years War' of successive campaigns and retreats, it traces the history around the globe from Europe via the USA, Soviet Union and a network of international outposts, to its ultimate, optimistic resurgence in China and the East where it asks: Are we facing a new dawn for mass housing, or another 'great housing failure' in the making?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Mass Housing: Modern Architecture and State Power – a Global History'? A: The book provides a comprehensive history of modernist mass housing, exploring its architectural legacy, political implications, and global impact.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Miles Glendinning, a recognized expert in architectural history.
- Q: When was 'Mass Housing' published? A: The book was published on April 22, 2021.
- Q: What is the total number of pages in the book? A: The book contains a total of 688 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the relationship between mass housing and state power, the ideological implications of architecture, and the historical context of housing policies worldwide.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic study as it combines architectural history with social, political, and cultural analysis.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book discuss modern mass housing in specific regions? A: Yes, it covers modern mass housing developments in various regions, including Europe, the USA, the Soviet Union, and East Asia.
- Q: What accolades has this book received? A: It was shortlisted for the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion in 2021 by The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain.
- Q: What is the significance of mass housing according to the book? A: The book argues that mass housing is a central legitimizing pillar of nation-states and reflects the transnational ideals of the Modernist project.