ISBN: 9780300048667 - borderland: origins of the american suburb, 1820-1939 (39 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This fascinating ?prehistory? of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800?s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. ?In chronicling this great exodus and its impact?on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society?Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources?The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail.??David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer?Stilgoe?s research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations?pictorial and verbal?that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply.??Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor?A provocative look at American culture?Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging.??Caryn James, New York Times?Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life.??Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert & Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This fascinating ?prehistory? of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800?s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. ?In chronicling this great exodus and its impact?on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society?Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources?The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail.??David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer?Stilgoe?s research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations?pictorial and verbal?that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply.??Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor?A provocative look at American culture?Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging.??Caryn James, New York Times?Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life.??Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert & Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condizione: Good. Revised ed. Corners are slightly bent. Used - Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This fascinating ?prehistory? of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800?s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. ?In chronicling this great exodus and its impact?on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society?Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources?The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail.??David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer?Stilgoe?s research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations?pictorial and verbal?that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply.??Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor?A provocative look at American culture?Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging.??Caryn James, New York Times?Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life.??Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert & Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This fascinating ?prehistory? of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800?s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. ?In chronicling this great exodus and its impact?on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society?Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources?The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail.??David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer?Stilgoe?s research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations?pictorial and verbal?that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply.??Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor?A provocative look at American culture?Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging.??Caryn James, New York Times?Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life.??Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert & Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. This fascinating ?prehistory? of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800?s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. ?In chronicling this great exodus and its impact?on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society?Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources?The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail.??David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer?Stilgoe?s research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations?pictorial and verbal?that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply.??Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor?A provocative look at American culture?Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging.??Caryn James, New York Times?Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life.??Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert & Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. Traces the American suburb from the mid-1800s to the onset of WWII: the great exodus and its impact on culture, women, architecture.353 pages.; 7 x 10 ".

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. This book is in very good condition with tight binding and clean text. There is some slight edge wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. This fascinating ?prehistory? of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800?s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. ?In chronicling this great exodus and its impact?on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society?Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources?The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail.??David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer?Stilgoe?s research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations?pictorial and verbal?that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply.??Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor?A provocative look at American culture?Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging.??Caryn James, New York Times?Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life.??Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert & Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

Condizione: Fair. Acceptable condition. A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Soft cover. Condizione: As New.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Used - Very Good. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Borderland: Origins of the American Suburbs, 1820-1939 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Good softcover, slight wear. Black and white illustrations and photos.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good -. First Paperback Edition. 255 x 180mm. pp. 353. English text. A detailed volume on the development of the American suburb from the mid-1800's to the onset of WWII. Black and white illustrations. Bound in original pictorial wraps. Previous owners name to f.e.p, lightly cocked and showing a little light bumping to edges. Binding strong. No underlining. …

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Borderland: Origins of the American Suburb, 1820-1939. Book.

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This fascinating "prehistory" of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800's to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. "In chronicling this great exodus and its impact-on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society-Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources.The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail."-David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer"Stilgoe's research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations-pictorial and verbal-that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply."-Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor"A provocative look at American culture.Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging."-Caryn James, New York Times"Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life."-Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert and Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

Condizione: New. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; AMVD; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 639. . 2012. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . …

Condizione: New. In English.

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st Printing. 353pp/illus. A fascinating prehistory of the American suburb, from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only what they looked like but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. Clean. No marks Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.…

Condizione: New. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; AMVD; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 639. . 2012. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Condizione: New. pp. 368.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This fascinating "prehistory" of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800's to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. "In chronicling this great exodus and its impact-on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society-Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources.The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail."-David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer"Stilgoe's research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations-pictorial and verbal-that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply."-Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor"A provocative look at American culture.Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging."-Caryn James, New York Times"Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life."-Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert and Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

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