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Westchester: The American Suburb,Used
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Today, more than half of Americans live in suburbs. A far cry from the crabgrass frontierof modest bedroom communities built for urban strivers, today's sprawling, selfcontained suburbs define our cultural landscape.This fascinating book chroniclesin word and imagesthe history, development, and character of suburban America with an illuminating account of one of its signature places: Westchester, New York.Designed as a companion to a major exhibition at The Hudson River Museum, the book brings together original essays by leading historians and other experts, and a rich selection of photographs, paintings, maps, ephemera, and other images that track more than century of growth, development, and change. The essays explore key themes that run through Westchester's legacy: the new transportation grids that make all suburbs possible, the suburban house as a new focal point for family life, the creation of a new domesticity, consumerism and community, architecture and nature. Also covered is the representation of suburban life in film, literature, art, photography, and the media. From Washington Irving's Sunnyside home built in 1830 to the virtual New Rochelle home of The Dick Van Dyke Show's Rob and Laura Petrie, Westchester has been the iconic American suburbloved and hated, desired and abandoned. Like the exhibition whose name it shares, this book is not just a testimony to a time gone bybut a vivid and provocative encounter with the porches, patios, and parkways that define the American dream.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Westchester: The American Suburb'? A: The book chronicles the history, development, and character of suburban America, specifically focusing on Westchester, New York, and its significance in the cultural landscape.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Westchester: The American Suburb'? A: The book is authored by Roger Panetta.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes original essays by historians, a rich selection of photographs, paintings, maps, and other images that document over a century of suburban growth and change.
- Q: How many pages does 'Westchester: The American Suburb' have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Westchester: The American Suburb' published? A: The book was published on January 29, 2006.
- Q: Is the book in new or used condition? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include transportation grids, suburban architecture, consumerism, the representation of suburban life in various media, and the evolution of family life in suburban settings.
- Q: What makes this book a companion to the Hudson River Museum exhibition? A: The book is designed as a companion to a major exhibition at The Hudson River Museum, providing in-depth insights and visual documentation of suburban history.
- Q: Does the book cover any historical figures or events? A: Yes, it includes references to historical figures like Washington Irving and highlights events that shaped the suburban identity of Westchester.