In this influential work, John Archer argues that the ideal suburban house is rooted in notions of privacy, property, and selfhood that are the foundation of identity in America. Spanning four centuries, Architecture and Suburbia explores phenomena ranging from the proliferation of the dream house in parallel with Cold War politics to discussions over sprawl and gated communities. Recognizing increasingly diverse suburbs as the dynamic basis for a strengthened social fabric, Archer addresses the past, present, and future of the American dream house.
- ISBN13 9780816643035
- Publish Date 5 May 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 22 December 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Minnesota Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 448
- Language English