| Architecture Theory: A Reader in Philosophy and Culture Contributor(s): Ballantyne, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826464084 ISBN-13: 9780826464088 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $74.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: Architecture Theory is a comprehensive and groundbreaking one volume overview of, and introduction to, contemporary critical discourse in architecture. In bringing critical theory and Continental philosophy to bear upon architecture, it provides a solid framework for a fully up-to-date theory of architecture, one that reflects the latest developments and concerns. The book is divided into four sections--groundwork; constructing the 'individual'; pluralities; instrumentality--each covering a core theme in contemporary architecture theory. In each section an introductory essay by Andrew Ballantyne provides valuable context, exposition and analysis. This is followed by a selection of writings on architecture and other related cultural concerns from major contemporary thinkers, including Ž iž ek, Irigaray, Lefebvre, Lyotard, Kristeva, Nancy, Virilio, Deleuze and Negri. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Criticism - Philosophy | Aesthetics |
| Dewey: 720 |
| LCCN: 2004055100 |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.68" W x 9.66" (1.19 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Architecture Theory is a comprehensive and groundbreaking one volume overview of, and introduction to, contemporary critical discourse in architecture. In bringing critical theory and Continental philosophy to bear upon architecture, it provides a solid framework for a fully up-to-date theory of architecture, one that reflects the latest developments and concerns. The book is divided into four sections-groundwork; constructing the individual; pluralities; instrumentality-each covering a core theme in contemporary architecture theory. In each section an introductory essay by Andrew Ballantyne provides valuable context, exposition, and analysis. This is followed by a selection of writings on architecture and other related cultural concerns from major contemporary thinkers, including Zvizvek, Irigaray, Lefebvre, Lyotard, Kristeva, Nancy, Virilio, Deleuze, and Negri. |