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The Unreal America

The Unreal America Architecture and Illusion

Paperback (01 Oct 1998)

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Publisher's Synopsis

An examination of Americans' preference for invented environments, such as theme parks, shopping malls and historic restorations, the book argues that these have created a fantasy world in which the authentic is neither admired nor desired.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781565844278
Publisher: The New Press
Imprint: The New Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 720.973
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 626g
Height: 254mm
Width: 204mm
Spine width: 12mm