Twentieth Century Industrial Archaeology

Zusatztext ' Twentieth Century Industrial Archaeology , is an important work. It provides an initial overview and assessment of the archaeology from a newly completed century, and a useful starting point for anyone with either a passing interest in, or a desire to embark upon the serious study of, the subject.' - Industrial Archaeology Review Informationen zum Autor Michael Stratton is at the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies! University of York! UK. Barrie Trinder is at Nene College! Northampton Zusammenfassung This book examines the industrial monuments of twentieth-century Britain. Each chapter takes a specific theme and examines it in the context of the buildings and structures of the twentieth century. Inhaltsverzeichnis Forward by Sir Neil Cossons . Preface and Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. List of Illustrations. Chapter One Introduction. Chapter Two A New Material Culture. Chapter Three Industrial Revolutions: Energy. Chapter Four The International Transfer of Technology: The Case of the Food Industries. Chapter Five Cars, Ships and Aircraft. Chapter Six The Age of Science. Chapter Seven The Century of Total War. Chapter Eight The Great Rebuildings. Chapter Nine Changing Horizons: The Archaeology of Transport. Chapter Ten Expanding Services. Chapter Eleven Reaching Conclusions. Appendices. Further Reading. Index of Names. Index of Places. Subject Index

Product details

• Authors: Michael Stratton, Michael Trinder Stratton, Barrie Trinder
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.05.2016
• EAN: 9781138140516
• ISBN: 978-1-138-14051-6
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; European History, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, ARCHITECTURE / General, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, The environment, History of Architecture, Archaeology by period / region, Conservation of buildings & building materials, Conservation of buildings and building materials