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A Visual Introduction Content Preface This should be mentioned in the introduction to encourage designers to connect their ideas to their experiences. This book draws its spatial and physical concepts from my own personal experiences with landscape. We wrote this book to present these concepts. The following are examples of these experiences: moving through it,
Content Preface To understand how a specific era addressed aesthetic issues as they presented themselves to its people’s sensitivities and culture, we must examine how that era addressed these issues internally. Instead of contributing to whatever we consider “aesthetic,” our historical investigations will be a contribution to the history of a particular civilization, viewed from
Content Preface I have been sketching in a notebook over several years to examine architectural ideas. As an architect, I find this exercise to be useful; it also helps me to focus my teaching. The basic argument I will present is that learning from the work of others can enhance one’s ability to “do” architecture.
A Strategic Implementation Guide for Architects, Engineers, Constructors, and Real Estate Asset Managers Content Preface “It was a good time; it was a very bad time…” said Charles Dickens. They did not tell the truth. Although he is referring to the French Revolution, similar events are occurring in our time, specifically in the early twentieth
Content Preface Historical events and natural disasters hold significant importance. It is common knowledge that storms and floods in Louisiana have a significant influence on both the people and the places that they affect. One of the states that is well-known for its excellence is Louisiana. Following Hurricane Katrina’s arrival on August 29, 2005, individuals
Nationalism, Colonialism, and the Past (Oxford Studies in the History of Archaeology) Content Preface In 1999, while organizing a one-day conference on ‘Nationalism and Archaeology’ at the London School of Economics, I felt compelled to compose a summary, drawing inspiration from the renowned nationalism sociologist, Anthony Smith. I wasn’t new to this topic at that
A Guide to Ship Design, Construction and Operation Content Preface The field of maritime engineering encompasses a wide range of scientific, technical, and engineering perspectives, in addition to economic, legal, and insurance considerations. The purpose of the Maritime Engineering Reference Book is to provide a first-hand reference source for those who are interested in learning
Content Preface Vere Gordon Childe, one of the most prominent figures of the first half of this century, wrote “A Brief Introduction to Archaeology,” published in the year. The public first received this book forty years ago. Apart from a few minor details, this volume stands apart from its predecessor in every aspect, making it
Content Preface The beginning of Bible studies is where we are today, and public interest is high. Millions of people watch television for the Exodus, the Ark of the Covenant, and the so-called Lost Tomb of Jesus. Major publishers published competing Bible books, and the popular journal Biblical Archeology Review gained a wide readership. And
Content Preface In recent years, authors have started delving into the origins of college Bible classes, as well as the experiences of Bible students and ancient Israelite Bible scholars. Specifically, we wondered: What new discoveries from archaeological and historical research contributed to their understanding of ancient Israel and its history? Did the Bible study give