Isbn: 9780521734356 - what americans build and why: psychological perspectives (14 risultati)

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Full-color illustrated wrapper with white and black lettering. 301 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "What Americans Build and Why examines five areas of Americans' built environment: houses, healthcare facilities, schools, workplaces, and shopping environments. Synthesizing information from both academic journals and the popular press, the book looks at the relationships of size and scale to the way Americans live their lives and how their way of life is fundamentally shaped by the highway system, cheap land, and incentives. This book is timely because although Americans say they crave community, they continue to construct buildings, such as McMansions and big box stores, that make creating community a challenge. Furthermore, in many ways the movement toward teleworking, discussed in the chapter on office environments, also challenges the traditional place-based formation of community. Although focused on the United States, the book also includes reference to other parts of the world, especially regarding the retail environment.".…

Condizione: Used. pp. 316.

Condizione: Used. pp. 316 25 Illus.

Condizione: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: Used. pp. 316.

Condizione: New. In English.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 301 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. 2010. Illustrated. paperback. Examines five areas of Americans' built environment and looks at the relationships of size and scale to the way Americans live their lives. Num Pages: 316 pages, 25 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 196 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Condizione: New. 2010. Illustrated. paperback. Examines five areas of Americans' built environment and looks at the relationships of size and scale to the way Americans live their lives. Num Pages: 316 pages, 25 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 196 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430. . . . . . …

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What Americans Build and Why examines five areas of Americans' built environment: houses, healthcare facilities, schools, workplaces, and shopping environments. Synthesizing information from both academic journals and the popular press, the book looks at the relationships of size and scale to the way Americans live their lives and how their way of life is fundamentally shaped by the highway system, cheap land, and incentives. This book is timely because although Americans say they crave community, they continue to construct buildings, such as McMansions and big box stores, that make creating community a challenge. Furthermore, in many ways the movement toward teleworking, discussed in the chapter on office environments, also challenges the traditional place-based formation of community. Although focused on the United States, the book also includes reference to other parts of the world, especially regarding the retail environment. Examines five areas of Americans' built environment and looks at the relationships of size and scale to the way Americans live their lives. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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