Britain's Changing Towns
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ian Nairn
Binding: Hardback
Published: British Broadcasting Corporation, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor wear and tear to external dust cover; wear of edges of cloth cover; noticeable tanning of spine and edges of inside pages; in otherwise good condition
Britain's Changing Towns presents a compelling architectural and social critique of urban development across the United Kingdom. Ian Nairn's distinctive voice chronicles the transformations, both celebrated and lamented, that reshaped British towns throughout the mid-20th century. The work illustrates how planning decisions and modern architecture impacted the character and spirit of these locales, often with profound and lasting consequences. With sharp wit and a keen eye for detail, it argues for a more thoughtful approach to preserving the unique identities of places, making it a vital read for anyone interested in urban history and design.
Author: Ian Nairn
Binding: Hardback
Published: British Broadcasting Corporation, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor wear and tear to external dust cover; wear of edges of cloth cover; noticeable tanning of spine and edges of inside pages; in otherwise good condition
Britain's Changing Towns presents a compelling architectural and social critique of urban development across the United Kingdom. Ian Nairn's distinctive voice chronicles the transformations, both celebrated and lamented, that reshaped British towns throughout the mid-20th century. The work illustrates how planning decisions and modern architecture impacted the character and spirit of these locales, often with profound and lasting consequences. With sharp wit and a keen eye for detail, it argues for a more thoughtful approach to preserving the unique identities of places, making it a vital read for anyone interested in urban history and design.