The Conscience of the Eye: The Design and Social Life of Cities

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Cities' design reflecting Western sociocultural evolution.

If the way cities are built intrigues you, 'The Conscience of the Eye' offers a profound look at how urban design and architecture are not mere backdrops but active shapers of our societal values. Richard Sennett's exploration is a thoughtful journey through history and spaces that shape human interaction, perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of society and the built environment.

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The Conscience of the Eye: The Design and Social Life of Cities

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ISBN: 9780393308785
Authors: Richard Sennett
Date of Publication: 1992-08-17
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Sociology
Related Topics: History, History
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From the assembly halls of Athens to the Turkish baths of New York's Lower East Side, from eighteenth-century English gardens to the housing projects of Harlem―a study of the physical fabric of the city as a mirror of Western society and culture.
 

Cities' design reflecting Western sociocultural evolution.

If the way cities are built intrigues you, 'The Conscience of the Eye' offers a profound look at how urban design and architecture are not mere backdrops but active shapers of our societal values. Richard Sennett's exploration is a thoughtful journey through history and spaces that shape human interaction, perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of society and the built environment.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.