The Lewis Mumford Reader

by Lewis Mumford

Gathers selections dealing with architecture, city planning, the history of the city, technology and the future.

Genres: Sociology, Philosophy, History, Essays, Technology, Cultural, Urban Studies

391 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Lewis Mumford (October 19, 1895 – January 26, 1990) was an American historian and philosopher of technology and science. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a tremendously broad career as a writer that also included a period as an influential literary critic. Mumford was influenced by the work of Scottish theorist Sir Patrick Geddes.

Reviews

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every once in a while I come across a book or just an idea and I wonder how I made it this many years without hearing of it. How did my education fail me? Everyone should have at least heard of Lewis Mumford.