Architecture and Nihilism On the Philosophy of Modern Architecture - Theoretical Perspectives in Architectural History and Criticism

Massimo Cacciari

Hardback (01 Jun 1993)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A social and philosophical account of the 20th century metropolis. This text studies the relation between philosophy and modern architecture and applies the thinking of avant-garde architects, artists and writers to the social and political problems raised by technological society.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780300052152
Publisher:	Yale University Press
Imprint:	Yale University Press
Pub date:	01 Jun 1993
DEWEY:	720.1
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	308
Weight:	560g
Height:	145mm
Width:	235mm
Spine width:	29mm