Geography of Home: Essays on Architecture, Psychology, and the History of House and Home in America

by Akiko Busch

Book Overview

Geography of Home has been hailed as "an appealing, insightful collection of musings on the architecture, psychology, and history of house and home in America" (Kirkus). Now available in paperback, Geography of Home reminds us that the house is home to many things. Far more than four walls and a roof, it contains our private and public lives, our families, our memories and aspirations, and reflects our attitudes toward society, culture,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568984294
• ISBN13: 9781568984292
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Pithy Insights About Homes That Don't Fit Lives

This little book of essays is a fine read -- brightly written, free of the usual jargon, quick with insight. It helps the reader to understand why that expensively furnished living room lies silent while the kitchen bussles with everything but cooking. I enjoyed it immensely.

Charming and provocative reflections on how we live

Bravo! Aki Busch takes us on a charming and provocative stroll both through her home and each of ours. Ever wonder why you still have a front door? Or whatever happened to the front porch? Or why your kitchen and closets and garage are so essential? READ THIS BOOK and find out!!