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  • Sticks and Stones
    Lewis Mumford
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Sticks and Stones pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Lewis Mumford’s 'Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and Civilization' is a foundational work exploring the relationship between American architecture and the nation’s cultural development. T...
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    23,02 €

  • The American Caravan
    Alfred Kreymborg / Lewis Mumford / Van Wyck Brooks
    'The American Caravan' is a landmark literary anthology that captures the vibrant and evolving spirit of American letters during the late 1920s. Edited by the influential quartet of Van Wyck Brooks, Alfred Kreymborg, Lewis Mumford, and Paul Rosenfeld, this collection serves as a definitive showcase for the modernist movement and the burgeoning avant-garde in the United States.F...
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    38,53 €

  • The Second American Caravan
    Alfred Kreymborg / Lewis Mumford / Paul Rossenfeld
    'The Second American Caravan' stands as a landmark anthology showcasing the vibrant diversity and innovative spirit of American literature during the late 1920s. Edited by the distinguished trio of Alfred Kreymborg, Lewis Mumford, and Paul Rosenfeld, this collection provides a comprehensive survey of the era’s significant literary developments, bridging the gap between establis...
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    38,44 €

  • The Golden Day
    Lewis Mumford
    'The Golden Day' is a landmark work of cultural criticism and intellectual history that examines the peak of American creative and philosophical achievement. Lewis Mumford explores the mid-19th century-a period he identifies as the 'Golden Day'-when the United States produced a distinct and powerful national literature. Through insightful analysis of figures such as Ralph Waldo...
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    25,12 €

  • Sticks and Stones
    Lewis Mumford
    'Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and Civilization' is a seminal work of architectural criticism and social history by Lewis Mumford. In this insightful study, Mumford explores the profound relationship between the built environment and the cultural development of the United States. Rather than viewing architecture as a mere collection of styles or technical ...
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    23,04 €

  • Sticks and Stones
    Lewis Mumford
    'Sticks and Stones' is a seminal study of American architecture and its profound connection to the evolving civilization of the United States. Written by the influential critic and urban historian Lewis Mumford, the work explores how the physical structures of a nation reflect its social, economic, and spiritual foundations. Mumford moves beyond mere aesthetic analysis, tracing...
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    23,04 €

  • The Golden Day
    Lewis Mumford
    'The Golden Day a Study in American Literature and Culture' is a seminal work of cultural history that explores the development of the American mind and its literary expression. Lewis Mumford examines the mid-nineteenth century-a period he identifies as the 'Golden Day'-when American thought reached a unique peak of imaginative vitality.By analyzing the lives and works of found...
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    25,12 €

  • Herman Melville
    Lewis Mumford
    'Herman Melville' is a seminal biographical and critical study of one of America’s greatest literary giants, written by the renowned social critic Lewis Mumford. This work played a pivotal role in the 'Melville Revival' of the early 20th century, re-evaluating the life and legacy of the author of 'Moby-Dick'. Mumford explores Melville’s complex psychological landscape, his seaf...
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    28,05 €

  • The Story of Utopias
    Lewis Mumford
    The Story of Utopias (1922) by Lewis Mumford is a critical history of utopian thought from ancient times to the modern age. Mumford examines how imagined ideal societies-from Plato’s Republic through medieval religious visions to modern socialist and technocratic schemes-reflect the hopes, fears, and social conditions of their periods. Rather than treating utopias as impractica...
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    20,00 €

  • The Story of Utopias
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon / Lewis Mumford
    Lewis Mumford’s 'The Story of Utopias' offers an essential exploration into humanity’s timeless pursuit of ideal societies. This foundational work by the acclaimed historian and critic delves into the rich tapestry of utopian thought, tracing its evolution from ancient philosophical visions to the more complex blueprints for social improvement.Mumford meticulously examines a di...
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    28,95 €

  • Sticks and Stones
    Lewis Mumford
    Lewis Mumford’s 'Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and Civilization' is a foundational work exploring the relationship between American architecture and the nation’s cultural development. This seminal text examines the evolution of building styles and urban planning across American history, offering insights into how architecture reflects and shapes the civili...
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    21,15 €

  • Sticks and Stones
    Lewis Mumford
    Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and Civilization, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and d...
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    16,35 €

  • The Transformations of Man
    Lewis Mumford
    Originally published in 1957, this volume compares the 20th Century transformation of human life to the revolution which swept early man into the first civilized communities. ...
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    61,33 €

  • The Story of Utopias
    Lewis Mumford
    This survey of utopias, which spans from Plato to the twentieth century, was Lewis Mumford’s first success. He was particularly interested in what he calls utopias of reconstruction, models for reshaping an imperfect world. Beginning with a survey of famous utopian ideas and writings, he moves from Plato’s Republic, More’s Utopia, Andreæ’s Christianopolis, Bacon’s New Atlantis,...
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    24,08 €

  • The Story of Utopias
    Lewis Mumford
    This early work is the first book written by the American historian, philosopher, literary critic and humanist, Lewis Mumford. In The Story of Utopias, Mumford deals with The New Age, socialism, social sciences, mysticism and utopia. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are re...
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    25,24 €

  • The South In Architecture - The Dancy Lectures Alabama College 1941
    Lewis Mumford
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    37,44 €