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Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors
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Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century offers unprecedented access to the middle-class American home through the kaleidoscopic lens of no-limits photography and many kinds of never-before acquired data about how people actually live their lives at home.
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What Stands Out
Real Family Insights
Offers an authentic look into the daily lives of 32 diverse families, providing unique insights into modern living and family dynamics that resonate with readers seeking relatability in contemporary home life.
Cultural Diversity
Showcases a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds, illustrating how various families navigate challenges and traditions, appealing to readers interested in the intersection of culture and domestic life.
Visual Documentation
Enhanced with engaging visuals, the book provides a compelling narrative through photographs that deepen the reader's understanding of family environments and lifestyles, creating a memorable reading experience.
Product Details
- Winner of the 2014 John Collier Jr. Award and the Jo Anne Stolaroff Cotsen Prize
- Provides unprecedented access to middle-class American homes through no-limits photography and never-before acquired data
- Based on a rigorous, nine-year project at UCLA, offering insight into how people live at home in their neighborhoods
- Readers can see reflections of their own lives and reflect on how others cope with possessions and daily challenges
- Interest for designers, builders, architects, scholars, and students researching consumerism, cultural history, and economic history
- Blends rigorous science and photography, similar in style to Material World and Hungry Planet
| Publisher | The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press |
| Publication date | August 15, 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 180 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1938770129 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1938770128 |
| Item Weight | 1.4 pounds (640 grams) |
| Dimensions | 9.7 x 0.5 x 9.7 inches (24.6 x 1.3 x 24.6 cm) |
Who Should Buy?
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Sociology Students
This book offers diverse insights into family life, making it perfect for those studying sociology or anthropology.
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Home Design Enthusiasts
Readers interested in home organization and design will find inspiration in the varied living spaces showcased.
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Cultural Researchers
This work provides detailed context for culture and lifestyle trends affecting modern family dynamics.
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Casual Readers
Those looking for light reading may find this book too academic and structured for casual engagement.
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Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors
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Answer: This book is a study on the lifestyle of the middle class in the twenty-first century, featuring insights from 32 families.
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This book offers a long-overdue study on the current lifestyle of the middle class, providing valuable insights for designers and space planners. It offers a fresh perspective and fascinating content. However, the low printing quality is a drawback, with noticeable image pixelation that can be distracting in the digital age.
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- Fascinating content
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- Low printing quality with noticeable image pixelation
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- Winner of the 2014 John Collier Jr. Award and the Jo Anne Stolaroff Cotsen Prize
- Blends rigorous science with photography
- Offers unprecedented access to the middle-class American home
- Provides never-before acquired data about how people actually live at home
- Appeals to scientists and those curious about their own neighborhoods
- Interest for designers, builders, architects, and scholars
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