Sticks and Stones: A Study of American Architecture and Civilization (Unabridged‪)‬

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STICKS AND STONES. A Study of American Architecture and Civilization by LEWIS MUMFORD. Boni and Liveright 1924.

Narrated by Joseph Tabler

Lewis Mumford (1895-1990) is an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer. He made significant contributions to social philosophy, American literary and cultural history, and the history of technology. (Wikipedia)

Contents

CHAPTER

I. THE MEDIEVAL TRADITION

II. THE HERITAGE OF THE RENAISSANCE

III. CLASSICAL MYTH

IV. THE DIASPORA OF THE PIONEER

V. THE DEFEAT OF ROMANTICISM

VI. THE IMPERIAL FACADE

VII. THE AGE OF THE MACHINE

VIII. ARCHITECTURE AND CIVILIZATION

ENVOI

Audio cover picture—Lewis Mumford portrait (Wikipedia)

Available Audiobooks—The books I am proposing to read for you may have a few extraneous sounds and will be imperfectly read and produced. Hopefully, you will excuse any defects, as these old books are quite unlikely to become audiobooks otherwise and still have great value. Joseph Tabler. Aloha.

Audio copyright 2024 by Joseph Tabler.

Note—This book is 'read as written'. It was published in 1924. It is in the public domain.