The Politics of Making

by Mark Swenarton (Editor), Igea Troiani (Editor), Helena Webster (Editor)

A unique collection of contemporary writings, this book explores the politics involved in the making and experiencing of architecture and cities from a cross-cultural and global perspective Taking a broad view of the word ‘politics’, the essays address a range of questions, A timely volume, focusing on an interdisciplinary debate on the politics of making, this is valuable reading for all students, professionals and academics interested or working in architectural theory.

290 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2007

About the author

A specialist in the architecture of housing in twentieth century Britain and on the relationship between architecture, housing and politics during that era, Mark Swenarton FRHistS, FRSA, HonFRIBA, is Emeritus Professor of Architecture Architecture at Liverpool University.