Architecture of fear / Nan Ellin, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ellin, Nan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Psychological aspects.

Architecture.

Architecture and society.

Fear.

Physical Description:

320 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Princeton Architectural Press, 1997.

Summary:

Architecture of Fear examines the ways in which the contemporary landscape is shaped by a preoccupation with fear, as apparent in home design, security systems, gated communities, semi-public spaces, zoning regulations, and cyberspace. This fixation also manifests itself in efforts to provide public parks but control the problem of homelessness. The essayists in Architecture of Fear explain that such disjointed efforts exacerbate rather than eradicate the sources of fear and insecurity. Thus, in contrast to alarmist treatments, the contributors offer level-headed suggestions for proaction, not reaction, to counter both real and perceived problems in contemporary society.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1568980825

OCLC:

35978541