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OverviewWriting Spaces examines some of the most important discourses in spatial theory of the last four decades and considers their impact within - as well as beyond - the built environment disciplines. The analysis is situated in the context of the scholarly journal, which, the author argues, has become a pre-eminent, if largely unexamined context for academic debates. Five influential publications, based in disciplines ranging from architectural history and theory to urban studies and geography, act as case studies. Drawing on theories of representation, research on globalization and the sociology and political economy of knowledge, the author explores the interplay between critical theories and the wide range of social and institutional forces that support and inform their production. Writing Spaces argues that scholarly writing influences the values that inform professional practice, and hence, the built form of cities. The case studies will be a key resource for courses in architecture, urban studies, and geography at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The accessible introduction to current paradigms of critical thought provides a crucial reference for academics conducting research in these areas. The book fosters links between architectural history and theory, geography and urban studies, placing it at the forefront of interdisciplinary debates in architecture. The innovative critical framework will also be of interest to students, teachers, and researchers in communication and media studies, linguistics and global cultural studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: C. Greig CryslerPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 17.40cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.657kg ISBN: 9780415274920ISBN 10: 0415274923 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 26 June 2003 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'This book is an essential read for local scholars of architecture as a critique of the context in which Western ideas and discourse are produced. It is also didactic, as a carefully crafted academic study it is a useful piece of precedent for anyone tackling serious scholarship in architecture. As an example of case study methods of analysis it is exemplary.' - The Journal of South African Architects 'In examining the development and impacts of each journal's urban discourse, Crysler lucidly reveals how scholarly conventions, fashions and communities have played pivotal roles in defining exactly what we think of when we ask ourselves : what is a city ?' - Steve Graham, Professor of Urban Technology, Newcastle University, UK 'Highly recommended to anyone interested in architecture, the design of cities, urban semantics, or the relationship between theory and practice within specific communities of discourse.' - Ulf Strohmayer, Professor of Geography, National University of Ireland, Galway 'Crysler's penetrating examination of scholarly journals illuminates the academic discourses of architecture and urbanism in this important and original book. His illuminating analysis is an important contribution to the critical theory of these fields. It should raise the self-awareness of both scholars and practitioners.' - Margaret Crawford, Professor of Urban Design and Planning Theory, Harvard Design School, USA 'Written in a critical mode, the book gives a selective overview of several important academic debates of the past four decades ... a valuable contribution to discourse on built forms, thanks to the critical questions he raises.' - International Journal of Urban and Regional Research "'This book is an essential read for local scholars of architecture as a critique of the context in which Western ideas and discourse are produced. It is also didactic, as a carefully crafted academic study it is a useful piece of precedent for anyone tackling serious scholarship in architecture. As an example of case study methods of analysis it is exemplary.'- The Journal of South African Architects 'In examining the development and impacts of each journal's urban discourse, Crysler lucidly reveals how scholarly conventions, fashions and communities have played pivotal roles in defining exactly what we think of when we ask ourselves : ""what is a city""?'- Steve Graham, Professor of Urban Technology, Newcastle University, UK 'Highly recommended to anyone interested in architecture, the design of cities, urban semantics, or the relationship between theory and practice within specific communities of discourse.' - Ulf Strohmayer, Professor of Geography, National University of Ireland, Galway 'Crysler's penetrating examination of scholarly journals illuminates the academic discourses of architecture and urbanism in this important and original book. His illuminating analysis is an important contribution to the critical theory of these fields. It should raise the self-awareness of both scholars and practitioners.' - Margaret Crawford, Professor of Urban Design and Planning Theory, Harvard Design School, USA 'Written in a critical mode, the book gives a selective overview of several important academic debates of the past four decades ... a valuable contribution to discourse on built forms, thanks to the critical questions he raises.' – International Journal of Urban and Regional Research" Author InformationC. Greig Crysler Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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