Lewis Mumford and American Modernism

"Lewis Mumford and American Modernism" by Robert Wojtowicz delves into the influential career and profound writings of Lewis Mumford, one of America's foremost architectural critics. Published by Cambridge University Press in 1998, this engaging paperback spans 260 pages, exploring Mumford's extensive contributions to the history of architecture. Wojtowicz highlights how Mumford's insightful critiques have shaped modern architecture and urban planning during a pivotal period of transformation at the close of the twentieth century. This book is essential for anyone interested in architectural criticism, history, and the evolution of modernism in America. Discover the legacy of a visionary thinker whose ideas continue to resonate in contemporary discussions on architecture and urbanism.