Harris, Neil, 1938-

Building lives : constructing rites and passages / Neil Harris.

New Haven : Yale University Press, ©1999.

ix, 198 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Conception and birth, growth and maturity, aging and death - these are important moments in the human life story. They are also stages in the existence of a building, says the author of this unconventional history of the rituals and practices that surround built structures in America. Drawing on sources as varied as Masonic manuals, promotional brochures, janitorial contracts, tourist guidebooks, and religious texts, the cultural historian Neil Harris explores the rites of building passage over the past one hundred and fifty years. In this generously illustrated volume, he offers new insights into the social and cultural roles of buildings.

0300070454 (alk. paper)
9780300070453 (alk. paper)

Architecture and society United States.
Architecture United States History 19th century.
Architecture United States History 20th century.
Rites and ceremonies United States.
Architecture, American History 19th century.
Architecture, American History 20th century.
Architecture et société États-Unis.
Architecture américaine Histoire 19e siècle.
Architecture américaine Histoire 20e siècle.
Rites et cérémonies États-Unis.
Architecture États-Unis Histoire 19e siècle.
Architecture États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle.
Architecture, American
Architecture
Architecture and society
Manners and customs
Rites and ceremonies
Gebouwen.
Ruimtegebruik.
Riten.
United States Social life and customs.
États-Unis Mœurs et coutumes.
United States

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Localisation: Bibliothèque main 200801
Cote: NA2543.S6 H3 1999
Statut: Disponible