The export of American architecture began in the nineteenth century as a disjointed set of personal adventures and commercial initiatives. It continues today alongside the transfer of other aspects of American life and culture to most regions of the world. Jeffrey Cody explains how; why and where American architects; planners; building contractors and other actors have marketed American architecture overseas. In so doing he provides a historical perspective on the diffusion of American building technologies; architectural standards; construction methods and planning paradigms. Using previously undocumented examples and illustrations; he shows how steel-frame manufacturers shipped their products abroad enabling the erection of American-style skyscrapers worldwide by 1900 and how this phase was followed by similar initiatives by companies manufacturing concrete components.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Margaret Websters Shakespere Without Tears is "the" essential book for ...By Dean M. ZayasMargaret Websters Shakespere Without Tears is "the" essential book for the actor; director or teacher interested in the study and practice of the Bards theatre. My personal library shelves are amply fill up with books on the subject. However; none equals Miss Websters clear approach to acting Shakespeare.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Shakespeare Without TearsBy Coopers AntiquesThis book is designed to give an insight to the reader. It was written by a Broadway Playwright; Margaret Webster. First she teaches about Shakespeare and the time he lived in. Then she goes into his early plays. She continues into the Histories; Comedies; Tragedies; Unpleasant Plays; Sad/High/Working Plays and Music at the Close. Then she relates all this to Shakespeare as we get it today. She helps us understand more what we read while reading Shakespeare.