From the Cadillac to the Apple Mac; the skyscraper to the Tiffany lampshade; the world in which we live has been profoundly influenced for over a century by the work of American designers. But the product is only the end of a story that is full of fascinating questions. What has been the social and cultural role of design in American society? To produce useful things that consumers need? Or to persuade them to buy things that they dont need? Where does the designerstand in all this? And how has the role of design in America changed over time; since the early days of the young Republic?Jeffrey Meikle explores the social and cultural history of American design spanning over two centuries; from the hand-crafted furniture and objects of the early nineteenth century; through the era of industrialization and the mass production of the machine age; to the information-based society of the present; covering everything from the Arts and Crafts movement to Art Deco; modernism to post-modernism; MOMA to the Tupperware bowl.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great reference bookBy Marcos Barinas UribeI love the bbok. it is beautifully edited. and very relevant for anyone researching on sustainability and cities. It is probably too much focused on the suburban type of neighborhood ( I think they are trying to justify this model through green sustainability ) . but it is very clear and precise on the strategies taken by all these developments.I was still in needs for more images and detailed sections of the models proposed. thats why I think of it as a reference book. All drawings are very basic. beautifully made but basic.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I absolutely love this book!By Gregory T. FordThis book is well worth the money! I think its a must have for anyone designing. researching. or thinking about streets for good neighborhoods.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. So far it from the responses great value.By Carol A. RobbThis was a work item. So far it from the responses great value.
