No Place Like Utopia: Modern Architecture and the Company We Kept

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insightful work about artists role in the urban world.......1998-07-25

Peter Blake does an engaging and insightful job of bringing together his experiences as an architect and historian as well as those prominent figures with whom he's crossed paths. Not only does the book do a good job of documenting the shapings of our modern urban role but Blake also reveals the myths and realities of the 20th century's view on utopias. In addition, by chronicling his experiences with various prominent artists and architects, all signficant contributors to the modern urban landscape, Blake provides an entertaining glimpse at the relationships between artists/creators and their environments, the intertwining of how they shaped environments and how their environments impacted their own work. A worthwhile read for any fan or architecture, urbanism or those interested in the role/life of artists and designers.

No Place Like Utopia: Modern Architecture and the Company We Kept.(Review) (book reviews): An article from: Utopian Studies

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No Place Like Utopia: Modern Architecture and the Company We Kept.(Review) (book reviews): An article from: Utopian Studies
Lynda H. Schneekloth
Manufacturer: Society for Utopian Studies
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Title: No Place Like Utopia: Modern Architecture and the Company We Kept.(Review) (book reviews)
Author: Lynda H. Schneekloth
Publication: Utopian Studies (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 1998
Publisher: Society for Utopian Studies
Page: 235(1)

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No Place Like Utopia : Modern Architecture and the Company We Kept

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No Place Like Utopia : Modern Architecture and the Company We Kept
Peter Blake
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
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NO PLACE LIKE UTOPIA: MODERN ARCHITECTURE AND THE COMPANY WE KEPT.
Peter: Blake
Manufacturer: W.W. Norton
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ASIN: B000LXXQM0

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Beautifully done.......2004-02-18

This catalogue documents 164 works on paper in the collection of The Detroit Institute of Arts ranging from the beginning of the sixteenth to the mid-twentieth century, by such masters as Albrecht Durer and Adan Elsheimer as well as an umparalleled selection of German Expressionist drawings and watercolors.

This book was also the first in a series of volumes which fully documented by providing thorough art historical research, of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection of European drawings. As I understand it, the book was published in association with Hudson Hills Press; 1987. A very large hardcover volume and printed on high-quality paper. Out of print now though.

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The 55 Series This is one of the most unique monograph series in the history of photography! The 55 Series represents the work of many of photography s most important figures. Each book contains 55 of the photographer s key works, presented chronologically and through them tells the photographer s own story. These books are small, but surprisingly rich in content and reproduction quality. They are a most economical way to bring the world of photography into your home. Each book is 128 pp. 6 1/4 x 5 3/4 , softbound.

Werner Bischof: Life and Work of a Photographer 1916-1954

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Werner Bischof: Life and Work of a Photographer 1916-1954
Marco Bischof
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"Werner Bischof: Life and Work of a Photographer 1916-1954" is an interactive biography that details Bischof's development as a photographer and his career. The chapters are designed to provide an historical and cultural context for the photographs, notes and sketches from Bischof's diaries, audio narration, letters, personal artifacts, excerpts from publications, and one hour of video interviews with people who knew him. The biography also has an extensive archive of over 1,000 photographs, publications, and reference material, a timeline, and a glossary.

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Low quality support.......2007-01-09

I expected to find a rich gallery of pics of this great photograph. But what I found was a program that force you to see them in a very small format, silly interactive biographical notice and little more. As a multimedia is strongly disappointing, and as a source of pictures is just bad: you cannot appreciate the beauty of the picture nor the texture of them. I would recommend all Bishop lovers to buy a paper book instead.

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Werner Bischof 1916-1954

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Werner Bischof, 1916-1954
Werner Adalbert Bischof
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Werner Bischof, 1916-1954
Hugo Loetscher , and Guido Magnaguagno
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Werner Bischof 1916-1954 (P)
Werner Bischof; Photography ; Introduction Manuel Gasser Bhupendra Ka
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Werner Bischof 1916-1954: Museo de Bellas Artes, Caracas del 22 de agosto al 26 de septiembre de 1993

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Werner Bischof 1916-1954: Museo de Bellas Artes, Caracas del 22 de agosto al 26 de septiembre de 1993
Werner Adalbert Bischof
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Werner Bischof, 1916-1954.
Anna (Editor) Farova
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Although in the 1960s and mid-1970s scholars began to question the ability of Israeli Arabs to find equal employment opportunities, there has been no systematic study of employment discrimination against Arabs. Based on demographic data and fieldwork in 48 large Israeli corporations, this study fills that void. While the demographic data indicates the Arabs' disadvantaged position, Wolkinson also provides new insights obtained from interviews with personnel managers and union representatives on the nature and scope of Arab employment, recruitment and selection criteria used in employing workers, management's assessment of Arab performance and managerial, union and worker attitudes toward Arab employment. Having identified a complex web of discriminatory barriers to Arab employment, Wolkinson evaluates the current legal framework and recommends changes in government, employer and union policies to promote equal employment opportunities for Arabs. Located in geographical areas with large Arab populations, the corporations studied afforded significant insight into the kinds of jobs Arabs obtain in Israeli society, enabling the author to identify a complex web of discriminatory barriers corporations have erected to restrict Arab employment.

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During the Battle of the Little Big Horn, five entire companies of the 7th Cavalry, including their leader, George Armstrong Custer, were lost. For years the shadow of blame for the defeat has been cast upon Custer. What role did his subordinates play in the battle? Did they contribute to the Custer failure, or was he the only one to blame?

In Custer's Shadow presents the complex life of Major Marcus Reno, Custer's second-in-command. Employing photographs and maps to help the reader visualize the text, Ronald H. Nichols unravels the controversy surrounding Reno's role in the battle and questions the scrutiny to which he was subjected in the years following.

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The shadow cast was his own!.......2007-02-09

This book is much better written than Walton and Terrell's FAINT the TRUMPET SOUND, written 33 years earlier. In this book, sources are cited and are extensive. In the earlier treatment, Reno was given a coat of whitewash, and dirt was thrown at everyone around him. Nichols tries to provide the unvarnished truth. In 17 naturally divided chapters he details the time, place, and activities in Reno's life. As I read, I began to count.
It took Reno 6 years to graduate from West Point, due to suspensions for demerits ... twice in his senior years. Custer made it in 3, due to the war. He did have to draw on his luck in avoiding a similar expulsion.

While 2nd Lt Custer distinguished himself at Bull Run and became an aid on McClellan's Staff ... Lt Reno was still in the North West. He did not arrive in the east until January of 1862, 9 months after Ft. Sumter, and 6 months after Bull Run. In the 39 months remaining in the war, after Reno arrived, he spent 8 on leave, and another 5 months as a recruiter and horse buyer. He fought in a few battles, and was wounded once but, most of the balance of the war he was in staff positions and through them received his promotions. Four days after he was notified he had been brevetted a brigadier; he resumed his regular rank of captain.

In the 11 years after the War, he had a number of staff positions, including several courts marshal. He spent 15 months on the selection board that chose the Springfield Carbine that the 7th fought with. Again, in those same 11 years, he took 40 months leave. His wife's sudden death, and the delay in receiving leave, left a deep emotional scar on him. Although he did receive 13 months leave in succession afterwards, and took his son to Europe, Reno never did recover.
When that long leave concluded, he assumed command of Ft Lincoln, with Custer in the East, and with just 6 months to get ready for the Little Big Horn Campaign. This timeline provides an additional perspective on how to interpret Reno's performance on his scout, his charges, and the stand on the hill that would bear his name.
While there are many questions about his conduct and courage when the bullets were flying, Nichole holds up a man that in the balance of his life had the courage and limited bureaucratic skills to work and fight the system to try to reclaim his honor. Without intent, Ron Nichols also details a pathetic man on a downward path of self destruction who occasionally tried to resist, but blindly embraced his weaknesses. This is a good read on several levels.

A Much Needed Biography.......2002-07-16

I have read reviews of this book and have found it to be
split on opinions of Reno. I feel it should be the definitive
work on Reno. For better or worse this book is the best on Reno,
considering the limited amount of literature available on Reno.
I admire Ronald Nichols for devoting twenty years for researching
this book.
Being an avid amateur Custer historian this book will add
another view of Little Bighorn and the author's insight into the
battle. I especially like the attention given to letters written
in defense of Custer and blaming Reno by former Confederate General Thomas L. Rosser. Rosser, a classmate and friend of
Custer's at West Point was a true friend of Custer even after the
Civil War.
One cannot help to feel for Reno and his quest for reinstatement to the Army. When he was finally reinstated many
years later it had to be a relief for his descendants. Reno was
truly one of the more unfortuanate characters in American Military History along with Confederate General John Bell Hood.
A very good book indeed and my congratulations to Mr. Nichols
for writing it.

hokabahhumbug.......2002-04-02

sorry for the title there, but I generally have to agree with the chula vista reader and Hurley; this is just basically a story baselined from the rehash of Reno testimony, and as such, at least in terms of the actions of Reno et al., really sheds no new light, and tends to continue the Custer vs. Reno/Benteen polarization... which is fine, if that is really the tack that the author wishes to adhere to.
What I did find interesting, especially in terms of some of the Reno/Benteen apologists, is the very subtle absolution given Reno: his rout/retreat was not carried out properly due to the failure of the troop commanders. Isn't that the other side of the coin that so many argue over regarding Reno and Benteen's support (sic) of Custer; it's okay to excuse Reno for his subordinates alleged lack of performance, but not Custer?

I mean no disrespect to the relatives of Reno, but the wealth of data available in the historical record probably is even too lenient in "judging" the actions of Reno and Benteen on that day. This is NOT to say that any different outcome would have necessarily occurred; the United Tribes were truly better-positioned, better-armed, and effective that afternoon. The appearance of collusion by Reno and Benteen to not effect even a demonstration of lawfully-ordered military support to Custer cannot be dismissed, rationalized, nor wished away. It certainly was obvious to Captain Weir what Reno and Benteen were up to.

Nope. No good........2001-12-20

A critical, penetrating biography of Marcus Reno would be a welcome addition to Little Bighorn (LBH) devotees. You will not find it here. The chapters concerning Reno's actions during the Little Bighorn battle (two chapters out of a total of 17) most certainly break NO new ground. Mr. Nichols sources for Reno's actions come virtually entirely from the testimony given at the Reno court of inquiry. As LBH fans know, the reliability of much of the testimony from the Reno court of inquiry is open to question. Many feel much was withheld, actions shaded, and even perjury committed. To base the single most important event in Reno's life essentially on this one source is not good biography writing. There is such a wealth of research devoted to this battle, it perplexes me why Mr. Nichols did not make any use of it. I disagree with a previous reviewer of this book, as nothing is "proved" here. Simply regurgitating old testimony from that court of inquiry is not proof. Ronald Nichols is, as you may know, the editor of the complete version of the preceedings of the Reno Court of Inquiry.

The only reason this book is of interest is the account of Reno's years prior to LBH, especially his troublesome years at West Point. Reno's life after LBH was decidedly dull. This "besotted mediocrity", as Robert Utley called him, spent many fruitless years trying to get re-instated into the Army after his dismissal, while working as a clerk in the Pensions Bureau. Not very interesting reading.

Great Detail on Reno the Man:A Psychological View would Help.......2001-04-02

Very interesting and great detail on the life of Marcus Reno from his roots where he lost his father and mother at a young age; however, through work and dedication ended up at West Point. There may be more than irony that in his West Point years, Reno had great difficulty with demerits and ended up graduating after two suspension and 6 years at West Point. Although no severe incidents occur at West Point they were enough to suspend him twice as is much the case in his post Little Big Horn (LBH) years resulting in a final court martial.

The impact of losing his wife and mother of his child while escorting a survey party with a portion of the 7th in the area of North Dakota and NOT being able to return to his family had to have had a severe impact on Reno. Particularly after his post LBH episode, Reno seemed to have trouble adjusting to bachelorhood.

Nichols covers the LBH well except in cases where he buys completely that Benteen was to scout to the left to infinity as Benteen reported and where he speaks in brief detail on Reno's retreat from the LBH valley. Besides vacating his position, the issue of whether all his men were notified of the sudden retreat seems a little weak (company commanders were alleged to be at fault) and more discussion on the lack of a rear guard in the retreat is critical but lacking. In the Reno Court of Inquiry, Lt. Varnum, Dr. Porter, Girard and George Herendeen describe the retreat termed a "charge" by Reno as an uncontrolled rout. Perhaps there was no way to stop the men for a rear guard but that does not seem to be explored in great detail. There also is the controversy surrounding lack of ammunition as being a need to retreat; however, testimony by witnesses on Reno-Benteen Hill note that Reno's battalion took little from the ammo boxes provided by the pack train.

Although not ventured by the author, the effect of having the scout Bloody Knifes brains splattered about his face may have caused Reno's abrupt retreat without a rear guard. I say abrupt since over 20 plus men were left behind, some killed and the majority hiding in the brush until they could make it across when the Sioux shifted to Custer's field.

This book is very interesting and a final chapter by a psychologist analyzing some of Reno's writings (such as his threatening letter to Former President Ruthorford Hayes) and history may have revealed something more about a man haunted by the LBH. A retired Marine Colonel told me recently that the mere suggestion of cowardice even unproved is severely damaging to a military man's career. Perhaps the same occurred to Reno.

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IN CUSTER'S SHADOW: MAJOR MARCUS RENO.
Ronald H. Nichols.
Manufacturer: Fort Collins: Old Army Press, 1999 1st prtg. 407p.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0883420686

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The Agricultural Revolution 1750-1880
J.D. Chambers
Manufacturer: Schocken Books
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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Revolution

Agricultural Revolution 1750-1880
J.D. Chambers , and G.E. Mingay
Manufacturer: David & Charles
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0713413581

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Revolution.......2003-09-18

I thourally enjoyed the interlectual side of this book is was well presented. Its formation dew you in and i was incredibly easy to understand. I believe hat teachers should purchase a copy to help spread the ideas when teaching thier class this subject.

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THE AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION 1750-1880.
JD. & GE. Mingay. Chambers
Manufacturer: Batsford
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O6Z92O

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Agricultural Revolution, 1750-1880
J.D. Chambers; G.E. Mingay
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THE AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION 1750-1880.
J.D & G. E. Mingay. Chambers
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Nominated for the Stephen T. Colbert Award for The Literary Excellence

Makes the world a better place, smiling all the while

Useful, Easy to Read, Great Gift, Makes a Difference

Laura really knows her stuff!

If everyone read this book....

101 Ways to Help Birds
Laura Erickson
Manufacturer: Stackpole Books
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This engaging book presents 101 things individuals can do to help both individual birds and bird populations as a whole. It also explains exactly how these actions can make a difference--what wrongs they help correct and what improvements they can bring about. Bird-friendly (and environment-friendly) practices are described in detail: things anyone can do around the home and garden, at work, at the store, in their community, in the outdoors, and on the road. Anyone who appreciates wild birds knows that the animals need our help. This timely guide shows bird-lovers what they can do.

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Nominated for the Stephen T. Colbert Award for The Literary Excellence.......2007-10-12

As the author of this book, and also as an official member of the Nominating Committee for the Stephen T. Colbert Award for The Literary Excellence (I became a member of this by buying Stephen Colbert's "I Am America (And So Can You!), I can proudly state with 100% truthiness that my book is a nominee for the Stephen T. Colbert Award for The Literary Excellence.

Also, the information contained within will make the world safer for Stephen Jr.

Makes the world a better place, smiling all the while.......2006-11-12

I wish I had written this book. I'm a professional bird conservationist, and this book really provides the best introduction to the many ways that our lifestyles impact birds and the environment. Its a beautiful little book, with great ideas, fresh writing, and a cheerful tone. Laura manages to suggest 101 ways to improve your lifestyle, without loading on the guilt. A bible for bird lovers. Very informative, inspiring, and motivating. If you are one of the 50 million Americans who watch birds in your yard, or you just want some practical ideas on how to make your lifestyle more sustainable, do yourself a favor--buy the book, find something new to try, then buy copies of it as a present for those you love.

Useful, Easy to Read, Great Gift, Makes a Difference.......2006-08-16

I bought this as a gift for my wife, who just qualified our backyard as a National Wildlife Habitat. It is sensibly organized in five parts:

Part I: Helping Birds at Home

Part II: Enhancing the Natural Habitat of Your Backyard

Part III: Supplementing Backyard Habitat

Part IV: Helping Birds Away from Home

Part V: Helping Birds on a Larger Scale

As experienced bird lovers and supporters, I can readily say that there is a great deal in this book that I was unaware of. Parts III and IV were most interesting to me, and Part V I had never really thought about. If birds are the "canary in the coal mine" for the Earth, then this book, as other reviewers have suggested, of larger importance, but for me, it is quite simply a wonderful selection of 101 useful easy to read ideas that can make a difference.

Very nice.

Laura really knows her stuff!.......2006-06-29

I love this little book, and find it incredibly useful.

If everyone read this book...........2006-06-05

If everyone read this book and put into practice just a few of these suggestions, this world would be a much better place.

Although written from the perspective of helping birds, many of these suggestions will help the world as a whole, one step at a time. As I read this book, I was surprised to learn the consequences of some of my actions that I had never even thought about. Now I'm thinking seriously about changing some of these seemingly innocuous behaviors since I know their big-picture impacts.

While not purporting to have all the answers, Erickson has done an incredible amount of research and helps guide us to make responsible decisions on even the stickiest of issues.

Anything but a dry read, and a book you won't soon forget.

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