The Sociology of Architecture: Constructing Identities 1st edition by Jones, Paul (2011) Paperback

by Paul Jones

Drawing on sociological theories to assist understanding of how political power operates in the cultural sphere, The Sociology of Architecture frames the discipline as a field of symbolic and material conflict over social identities. This volume contests the notion of architecture as an apolitical endeavor and suggests that major architectural projects can act as tangible expressions of the ultimately contested nature of collective identities, thus shedding light on how those with power both legitimate and mark their position in the world.

Genres: Architecture

Paperback

First published August 15, 2010

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