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More copies of this ISBN:Home from Nowhere: Remaking Our Everyday World for the 21st Centuryby James H Kunstler
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In his landmark book The Geography of Nowhere James Howard Kunstler visited the "tragic sprawlscape of cartoon architecture, junked cities, and ravaged countryside" America had become and declared that the deteriorating environment was not merely a symptom of a troubled culture, but one of the primary causes of our discontent. In Home from Nowhere Kunstler not only shows that the original American Dream — the desire for peaceful, pleasant places in which to work and live — still has a strong hold on our imaginations, but also offers innovative, eminently practical ways to make that dream a reality. Citing examples from around the country, he calls for the restoration of traditional architecture, the introduction of enduring design principles in urban planning, and the development of public spaces that acknowledge our need to interact comfortable with one another. Review:"Kunstler argues that our streets, malls, parks, civic buildings and houses frustrate innate psychological needs, violate human scale and thwart our desire to participate in the larger world." Publishers Weekly Review:"[A] jolly rant of fiercely held personal convictions that is intended to provoke his readers to action." Library Journal Review:"These are harsh words from a self-described old hippie, but Kunstler's attack on a society that seems bent on denying its problems is not at all unwelcome." Kirkus Reviews Review:"This book is a wonderful whack-on-the-side-of-the-head to an increasingly complacent country bent on turning everywhere into Nowhere." Philadelphia Inquirer Review:"After both riling and delighting the reader with his ire, brilliance, and candor, Kunstler returns to the subject of buildings and chronicles the quiet growth of New Urbanism, a smart and hopeful trend toward improving American life." Booklist About the AuthorJames Howard Kunstler is a frequent contributor to the New York Times Magazine and is the author of eight novels. He now lives in Saratoga Springs, New York. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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