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Skyscraper: The Politics And Power Of Building New York City In The Twentieth Century,New
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Selected By Choice Magazine As An Outstanding Academic Titlenowhere In The World Is There A Greater Concentration Of Significant Skyscrapers Than In New York City. And Though This Iconographic American Building Style Has Roots In Chicago, New York Is Where It Has Grown Into Such A Powerful Reflection Of American Commerce And Culture.In Skyscraper: The Politics And Power Of Building New York City In The Twentieth Century, Benjamin Flowers Explores The Role Of Culture And Ideology In Shaping The Construction Of Skyscrapers And The Way Wealth And Power Have Operated To Reshape The Urban Landscape. Flowers Narrates This Modern Tale By Closely Examining The Creation And Reception Of Three Significant Sites: The Empire State Building, The Seagram Building, And The World Trade Center. He Demonstrates How Architects And Their Clients Employed A Diverse Range Of Modernist Styles To Engage With And Influence Broader Cultural Themes In American Society: Immigration, The Cold War, And The Rise Of American Global Capitalism.Skyscraper Explores The Various Wider Meanings Associated With This Architectural Form As Well As Contemporary Reactions To It Across The Critical Spectrum. Employing A Broad Array Of Archival Sources, Such As Corporate Records, Architects' Papers, Newspaper Ads, And Political Cartoons, Flowers Examines The Personal, Political, Cultural, And Economic Agendas That Motivate Architects And Their Clients To Build Ever Higher. He Depicts The American Saga Of Commerce, Wealth, And Power In The Twentieth Century Through Their Most Visible Symbol, The Skyscraper.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Skyscraper: The Politics and Power of Building New York City in the Twentieth Century'? A: The book explores how culture, ideology, and power influenced the construction of skyscrapers in New York City during the twentieth century, focusing on significant buildings like the Empire State Building, Seagram Building, and World Trade Center.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Skyscraper: The Politics and Power of Building New York City in the Twentieth Century' is Benjamin Flowers.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: This book is an illustrated hardcover edition, selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice magazine, and it is in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'Skyscraper' published? A: The book was published on October 12, 2009.
- Q: What kind of sources does the author use in the book? A: The author employs a variety of archival sources, including corporate records, architects' papers, newspaper advertisements, and political cartoons to support his analysis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic use and has been recognized as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice magazine.
- Q: What architectural styles are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses a diverse range of modernist architectural styles employed by architects and their clients in the context of skyscraper construction.
- Q: What cultural themes are explored in relation to skyscrapers? A: The book explores cultural themes such as immigration, the Cold War, and the rise of American global capitalism in relation to the construction and significance of skyscrapers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.