With more than 20;000 words and terms individually defined; the Dictionary offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture; construction or any of the built environment fields.The innovative and detailed cross-referencing system allows readers to track down elusive definitions from general subject headings. Starting from only the vaguest idea of the word required; a reader can quickly track down precisely the term they are looking for.The book is illustrated with stunning drawings that provide a visual as well as a textual definition of both key concepts and subtle differences in meaning. Davies and Jokiniemis work sets a new standard for reference books for all those interested in the buildings that surround us.To browse the book and to see how this title is an invaluable resource for both students and professionals alike; visit www.architectsdictionary.com.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. a box of chocolates for those of us who like pop cultural criticismBy Fiona WebsterIf you are even the least bit interested in criticism that takes as its subject the pop culture of Americamdash;especially music and art. but also such things as television. basketball. and Las Vegasmdash;you owe it to yourself to read this book. Dave Hickey is our Roland Barthes: hes not like a Left Bank philosopher. but rather hes a steely-eyed fearless observer and analyst who agrees with Oscar Wildes famous statement that art is useless. And long live our various forms of popular art. in their utter uselessness! =grin=Hickey is also a great deal of fun to read. I consumed these essays like a box of chocolates.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful writing. but content is scattershot and disorganizedBy RyanThis is a collection of critical essays on various American popular media from the back half of the 20th century. For those who came up anytime between the 60s and the late 80s. the topics will likely resonate. and the eulogies for celebrity figures will inspire fond nostalgia. Hickey has a clever insight for every topic under the sun. no matter how mundane it may seem; he exposes the subtle ideologies that we take for granted in familiar stories and songs.I am a little bit skeptical of the theme; "Art and Democracy" is far too broad a topic. and the seemingly random pop culture grab-bag represented here lacks unity. Air Guitar has some fantastic content. but as a collection. it never justifies its own necessity. Still. it has its worth as a course on how to write fluid. optimistic criticism (certainly absent from todays polemical internet media); or. simply. as an expertly-rendered nostalgia trip.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. but being as intelligent and cultured as he isBy cg3A book Ive given to many people over the years. The writing. the insights. the humor are incomparable. Dave Hickey is a bit of a curmudgeon. but being as intelligent and cultured as he is. how could he not be.
