Description
In his landmark book The Geography of Nowhere James Howard Kunstler visited the "tragic sprawlscape of cartoon architecture, junked cities, and ravaged countryside" America had become and declared that the deteriorating environment was not merely a symptom of a troubled culture, but one of the primary causes of our discontent.
In Home from Nowhere Kunstler not only shows that the original American Dream -- the desire for peaceful, pleasant places in which to work and live -- still has a strong hold on our imaginations, but also offers innovative, eminently practical ways to make that dream a reality. Citing examples from around the country, he calls for the restoration of traditional architecture, the introduction of enduring design principles in urban planning, and the development of public spaces that acknowledge our need to interact comfortable with one another.
Author: James Howard Kunstler
Publisher: Free Press
Published: 03/26/1998
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.41h x 5.52w x 0.71d
ISBN13: 9780684837376
ISBN10: 0684837374
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology | Urban
- Political Science | Public Policy | City Planning & Urban Development
In Home from Nowhere Kunstler not only shows that the original American Dream -- the desire for peaceful, pleasant places in which to work and live -- still has a strong hold on our imaginations, but also offers innovative, eminently practical ways to make that dream a reality. Citing examples from around the country, he calls for the restoration of traditional architecture, the introduction of enduring design principles in urban planning, and the development of public spaces that acknowledge our need to interact comfortable with one another.
Author: James Howard Kunstler
Publisher: Free Press
Published: 03/26/1998
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.41h x 5.52w x 0.71d
ISBN13: 9780684837376
ISBN10: 0684837374
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology | Urban
- Political Science | Public Policy | City Planning & Urban Development
About the Author
James Howard Kunstler is a frequent contributor to the New York Times Magazine and is the author of eight novels. He now lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.