Overview

More than fifteen years after the success of the first edition, this sweeping introduction to the history of architecture in the United States is now a fully revised guide to the major developments that shaped the environment from the first Americans to the present, from the everyday vernacular to the high style of aspiration. Eleven chronologically organized chapters chart the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped the growth and development of American towns, cities, and suburbs, while providing full description, analysis, and interpretation of buildings and their architects.The second edition features an entirely new chapter detailing the green architecture movement and architectural trends in the 21st century. Further updates include an expanded section on Native American architecture and contemporary design by Native American architects, new discussions on architectural education and training, more examples of women architects and designers, and a thoroughly expanded glossary to help today's readers. The art program is expanded, including 640 black and white images and 62 new color images. Accessible and engaging, American Architecture continues to set the standard as a guide, study, and reference for those seeking to better understand the rich history of architecture in the United States.

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Author:   Leland M. Roth ,  Amanda C. Roth Clark
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   1.387kg
ISBN:  

9780367098056

ISBN 10:   0367098059
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   25 July 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface 1. THE FIRST AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE Ceremonial Enclosures and Homes 2. EUROPEANS IN THE NEW WORLD, 1600--1700 Transplanted Vernaculars 3. IN THE LATEST FASHION, 1690--1785 Georgian Architecture and Vernacular Themes 4. A NEW ARCHITECTURE FOR A NEW NATION, 1785--1820 Searching for Symbols of Democracy 5. APPROPRIATION AND INNOVATION, 1820--1865 Images of the Past, Visions of the Future 6. ARCHITECTURE IN THE AGE OF ENERGY AND ENTERPRISE, 1865--1885 Parvenu Taste in an Expanding Economy 7. THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE AMERICAN CITY AND SUBURB, 1885--1915 The Search for Order 8. NOSTALGIA AND THE AVANT-GARDE, 1915--1940 Architecture for a New Century 9. THE EMERGENCE OF MODERNISM, 1940--1973 Social Agenda or the Latest Aesthetic? 10. RESPONSES TO MODERNISM, 1973--2000 Modernism and Its Discontents 11. THE 21ST CENTURY, 2000-- Chronology Glossary List of Illustrations Index

Reviews

Roth's American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. --Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my course--it is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth's approach is excellent...broad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author's lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. --Jeffery Howe, Boston College This second edition of American Architecture has a great deal more to offer than did the original publication. The original author, Leland Roth, is here joined by his daughter, Amanda Roth Clark. They have completely rewritten the original to reflect an additional 15 years of teaching, research, and scholarship. The authors added new subject matter, included dozens of new footnotes, extended bibliographies for all chapters, almost doubled the glossary of architectural terms, and did a natty redesign of the table of contents. In addition, the illustrations . . . are clearer, richer, more impressive, and much more inclusive of neighboring landscapes of historic buildings. A whole new chapter covers American architecture of the 21st century. . . Highly recommended. --Choice With extensive revisions and substantive additions, Leland Roth has made this second edition to American Architecture not only the most thorough examination of its subject, but also the most up-to-date. It remains a key reference work in the field. --Richard Longstreth, George Washington University Leland M. Roth's American Architecture is the smartest, most insightful text written on American architecture. This new edition makes it even more accessible for a new generation of students. --Timothy Orwig, Northeastern University Roth's American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth's approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author's lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College This second edition of American Architecture has a great deal more to offer than did the original publication. The original author, Leland Roth, is here joined by his daughter, Amanda Roth Clark. They have completely rewritten the original to reflect an additional 15 years of teaching, research, and scholarship. The authors added new subject matter, included dozens of new footnotes, extended bibliographies for all chapters, almost doubled the glossary of architectural terms, and did a natty redesign of the table of contents. In addition, the illustrations . . . are clearer, richer, more impressive, and much more inclusive of neighboring landscapes of historic buildings. A whole new chapter covers American architecture of the 21st century. . . Highly recommended. Choice With extensive revisions and substantive additions, Leland Roth has made this second edition to American Architecture not only the most thorough examination of its subject, but also the most up-to-date. It remains a key reference work in the field. Richard Longstreth, George Washington University Leland M. Roth s American Architecture is the smartest, most insightful text written on American architecture. This new edition makes it even more accessible for a new generation of students. Timothy Orwig, Northeastern University Roth s American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth s approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author s lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College Roth s American Architecture provides a detailed introduction to America s architectural developments, creating a chronological and thematic framework that knits together distinct stylistic periods. It is detailed enough to really explain the ethos behind a given work or period, but also provides the larger framework to contextualize it. American Architecture is a great text for those studying American architecture for the first time, and can serve as an ongoing resource during more advanced studies as well. Amy D. Finstein, Massachusetts College of Art and Design A comprehensive and even-handed overview of American architecture. Its wide coverage allows you (as an instructor) considerable freedom to consider other, even eccentric examples or contexts, or to focus deeply on particular buildings in the knowledge that the broad outlines have been sketched in by Roth. Sandy Isenstadt, University of Delaware Exceptionally well written, organized and presented. Library Bookwatch Praise for the First Edition: This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today, and it will long liveas a basic resource and authority. Choice With extensive revisions and substantive additions, Leland Roth has made this second edition to American Architecture not only the most thorough examination of its subject, but also the most up-to-date. It remains a key reference work in the field. Richard Longstreth, George Washington University Leland M. Roth s American Architecture is the smartest, most insightful text written on American architecture. This new edition makes it even more accessible for a new generation of students. Timothy Orwig, Northeastern University Roth s American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth s approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author s lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College Roth s American Architecture provides a detailed introduction to America s architectural developments, creating a chronological and thematic framework that knits together distinct stylistic periods. It is detailed enough to really explain the ethos behind a given work or period, but also provides the larger framework to contextualize it. American Architecture is a great text for those studying American architecture for the first time, and can serve as an ongoing resource during more advanced studies as well. Amy D. Finstein, Massachusetts College of Art and Design A comprehensive and even-handed overview of American architecture. Its wide coverage allows you (as an instructor) considerable freedom to consider other, even eccentric examples or contexts, or to focus deeply on particular buildings in the knowledge that the broad outlines have been sketched in by Roth. Sandy Isenstadt, University of Delaware Exceptionally well written, organized and presented. Library Bookwatch Praise for the First Edition: This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today, and it will long liveas a basic resource and authority. Choice With extensive revisions and substantive additions, Leland Roth has made this second edition to American Architecture not only the most thorough examination of its subject, but also the most up-to-date. It remains a key reference work in the field. Richard Longstreth, George Washington University Leland M. Roth s American Architecture is the smartest, most insightful text written on American architecture. This new edition makes it even more accessible for a new generation of students. Timothy Orwig, Northeastern University Roth s American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth s approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author s lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College Roth s American Architecture provides a detailed introduction to America s architectural developments, creating a chronological and thematic framework that knits together distinct stylistic periods. It is detailed enough to really explain the ethos behind a given work or period, but also provides the larger framework to contextualize it. American Architecture is a great text for those studying American architecture for the first time, and can serve as an ongoing resource during more advanced studies as well. Amy D. Finstein, Massachusetts College of Art and Design A comprehensive and even-handed overview of American architecture. Its wide coverage allows you (as an instructor) considerable freedom to consider other, even eccentric examples or contexts, or to focus deeply on particular buildings in the knowledge that the broad outlines have been sketched in by Roth. Sandy Isenstadt, University of Delaware Praise for the First Edition: This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today, and it will long liveas a basic resource and authority. Choice Roth s American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth s approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author s lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College Roth s American Architecture provides a detailed introduction to America s architectural developments, creating a chronological and thematic framework that knits together distinct stylistic periods. It is detailed enough to really explain the ethos behind a given work or period, but also provides the larger framework to contextualize it. American Architecture is a great text for those studying American architecture for the first time, and can serve as an ongoing resource during more advanced studies as well. Amy D. Finstein, Massachusetts College of Art and Design A comprehensive and even-handed overview of American architecture. Its wide coverage allows you (as an instructor) considerable freedom to consider other, even eccentric examples or contexts, or to focus deeply on particular buildings in the knowledge that the broad outlines have been sketched in by Roth. Sandy Isenstadt, University of Delaware Praise for the First Edition: This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today, and it will long liveas a basic resource and authority. Choice

This second edition of American Architecture has a great deal more to offer than did the original publication. The original author, Leland Roth, is here joined by his daughter, Amanda Roth Clark. They have completely rewritten the original to reflect an additional 15 years of teaching, research, and scholarship. The authors added new subject matter, included dozens of new footnotes, extended bibliographies for all chapters, almost doubled the glossary of architectural terms, and did a natty redesign of the table of contents. In addition, the illustrations . . . are clearer, richer, more impressive, and much more inclusive of neighboring landscapes of historic buildings. A whole new chapter covers American architecture of the 21st century. . . Highly recommended. --Choice With extensive revisions and substantive additions, Leland Roth has made this second edition to American Architecture not only the most thorough examination of its subject, but also the most up-to-date. It remains a key reference work in the field. --Richard Longstreth, George Washington University Leland M. Roth's American Architecture is the smartest, most insightful text written on American architecture. This new edition makes it even more accessible for a new generation of students. --Timothy Orwig, Northeastern University Roth's American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. --Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my course--it is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth's approach is excellent...broad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author's lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. --Jeffery Howe, Boston College Roth's American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth's approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author's lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College This second edition of American Architecture has a great deal more to offer than did the original publication. The original author, Leland Roth, is here joined by his daughter, Amanda Roth Clark. They have completely rewritten the original to reflect an additional 15 years of teaching, research, and scholarship. The authors added new subject matter, included dozens of new footnotes, extended bibliographies for all chapters, almost doubled the glossary of architectural terms, and did a natty redesign of the table of contents. In addition, the illustrations . . . are clearer, richer, more impressive, and much more inclusive of neighboring landscapes of historic buildings. A whole new chapter covers American architecture of the 21st century. . . Highly recommended. Choice With extensive revisions and substantive additions, Leland Roth has made this second edition to American Architecture not only the most thorough examination of its subject, but also the most up-to-date. It remains a key reference work in the field. Richard Longstreth, George Washington University Leland M. Roth s American Architecture is the smartest, most insightful text written on American architecture. This new edition makes it even more accessible for a new generation of students. Timothy Orwig, Northeastern University Roth s American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth s approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author s lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College Roth s American Architecture provides a detailed introduction to America s architectural developments, creating a chronological and thematic framework that knits together distinct stylistic periods. It is detailed enough to really explain the ethos behind a given work or period, but also provides the larger framework to contextualize it. American Architecture is a great text for those studying American architecture for the first time, and can serve as an ongoing resource during more advanced studies as well. Amy D. Finstein, Massachusetts College of Art and Design A comprehensive and even-handed overview of American architecture. Its wide coverage allows you (as an instructor) considerable freedom to consider other, even eccentric examples or contexts, or to focus deeply on particular buildings in the knowledge that the broad outlines have been sketched in by Roth. Sandy Isenstadt, University of Delaware Exceptionally well written, organized and presented. Library Bookwatch Praise for the First Edition: This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today, and it will long liveas a basic resource and authority. Choice With extensive revisions and substantive additions, Leland Roth has made this second edition to American Architecture not only the most thorough examination of its subject, but also the most up-to-date. It remains a key reference work in the field. Richard Longstreth, George Washington University Leland M. Roth s American Architecture is the smartest, most insightful text written on American architecture. This new edition makes it even more accessible for a new generation of students. Timothy Orwig, Northeastern University Roth s American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth s approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author s lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College Roth s American Architecture provides a detailed introduction to America s architectural developments, creating a chronological and thematic framework that knits together distinct stylistic periods. It is detailed enough to really explain the ethos behind a given work or period, but also provides the larger framework to contextualize it. American Architecture is a great text for those studying American architecture for the first time, and can serve as an ongoing resource during more advanced studies as well. Amy D. Finstein, Massachusetts College of Art and Design A comprehensive and even-handed overview of American architecture. Its wide coverage allows you (as an instructor) considerable freedom to consider other, even eccentric examples or contexts, or to focus deeply on particular buildings in the knowledge that the broad outlines have been sketched in by Roth. Sandy Isenstadt, University of Delaware Exceptionally well written, organized and presented. Library Bookwatch Praise for the First Edition: This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today, and it will long liveas a basic resource and authority. Choice With extensive revisions and substantive additions, Leland Roth has made this second edition to American Architecture not only the most thorough examination of its subject, but also the most up-to-date. It remains a key reference work in the field. Richard Longstreth, George Washington University Leland M. Roth s American Architecture is the smartest, most insightful text written on American architecture. This new edition makes it even more accessible for a new generation of students. Timothy Orwig, Northeastern University Roth s American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth s approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author s lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College Roth s American Architecture provides a detailed introduction to America s architectural developments, creating a chronological and thematic framework that knits together distinct stylistic periods. It is detailed enough to really explain the ethos behind a given work or period, but also provides the larger framework to contextualize it. American Architecture is a great text for those studying American architecture for the first time, and can serve as an ongoing resource during more advanced studies as well. Amy D. Finstein, Massachusetts College of Art and Design A comprehensive and even-handed overview of American architecture. Its wide coverage allows you (as an instructor) considerable freedom to consider other, even eccentric examples or contexts, or to focus deeply on particular buildings in the knowledge that the broad outlines have been sketched in by Roth. Sandy Isenstadt, University of Delaware Praise for the First Edition: This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today, and it will long liveas a basic resource and authority. Choice Roth s American Architecture is the perfect companion text to any course on American architecture. Its readability and chronological organization provides students with an in-depth and comprehensive survey of the major trends in the field. The plans, diagrams, and sections are particularly clear and well executed, which is a great resource when teaching. Emily Morash, Connecticut College This book has been extremely useful for my courseit is long enough that I can use it as the main anchor of the course, but not so long that it is daunting to the students. Students typically find it clear and engaging. Roth s approach is excellentbroad and inclusive. His writing style is clear and his observations on theory and social content are refreshingly free of jargon. American Architecture: A History is the most comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated survey of American architecture available. Building on the author s lifetime of research, it is extremely valuable as a reference book and also provides a highly readable introduction to this fascinating topic. Jeffery Howe, Boston College Roth s American Architecture provides a detailed introduction to America s architectural developments, creating a chronological and thematic framework that knits together distinct stylistic periods. It is detailed enough to really explain the ethos behind a given work or period, but also provides the larger framework to contextualize it. American Architecture is a great text for those studying American architecture for the first time, and can serve as an ongoing resource during more advanced studies as well. Amy D. Finstein, Massachusetts College of Art and Design A comprehensive and even-handed overview of American architecture. Its wide coverage allows you (as an instructor) considerable freedom to consider other, even eccentric examples or contexts, or to focus deeply on particular buildings in the knowledge that the broad outlines have been sketched in by Roth. Sandy Isenstadt, University of Delaware Praise for the First Edition: This is the best one-volume survey of American architecture on the market today, and it will long liveas a basic resource and authority. Choice

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