Architectural culture in British-Mandate Jerusalem, 1917-1948 / Inbal Ben-Asher Gitler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gitler, Inbal Ben-Asher, author.

Series:

Edinburgh scholarship online.

Edinburgh scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Jerusalem--History--20th century.

Architecture.

Architecture and society--Jerusalem--History--20th century.

Architecture and society.

Islam and architecture--Jerusalem--History--20th century.

Islam and architecture.

Judaism and architecture--Jerusalem--History--20th century.

Judaism and architecture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (266 pages)

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2022.

Summary:

Four major communities, four buildings constructing their identities in the contested urban space of Jerusalem. This book examines a fascinating and critical epoch in the architectural history of Jerusalem. It proposes a fresh and analytical discussion of British Mandate-era architecture by studying four buildings that have had a lasting impact on Jerusalem's built environment.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Figures

Abbreviations

Digital Archives

Acknowledgements

Introduction

CHAPTER ONE A Holy City for the Twentieth Century: Urban Planning during the British Mandate

CHAPTER TWO Appropriating Multi-histories: The Palestine Archaeological Museum

CHAPTER THREE Americans Imagining Jerusalem: The Jerusalem YMCA Building

CHAPTER FOUR Constructing Palestinian Identity: The Palace Hotel

CHAPTER FIVE Constructing Zionist Identity: The Zionist Executive Building

Conclusion: Buildings, Communities

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2020.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on May 5, 2022).

ISBN:

9781474457521

1474457525

9781474495424

1474495427

9781474457514

1474457517

OCLC:

1321044794