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How Elevators and Air Conditioning Changed American Polity: An Essay in Architectural Technology
| Author: | Ulloth, Dana | |
| Year: | 2018 | |
| Pages: | 136 | |
| ISBN: | 1-4955-0701-7 978-1-4955-0701-4 | |
| Price: | $139.95 | |
The book traces the evolution of two technologies - elevators and air-conditioning - until they became essential elements of the "skyscraper". It examines several turning points in detail, alongside the economic and social consequences of these two technologies.
Reviews
"Dr. Ulloth's thorough research takes readers back in time and explains how and who both of these oft overlooked elements in our everyday lives came to be and came to play such important roles in our homes, places of entertainment, businesses and more. It provides an invaluable foundation for future research and is an excellent resource on the history and societal importance of these inventions."
Professor Helen E. Bieber,
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Professor Helen E. Bieber,
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Table of Contents
Foreword by Helen E. Bieber
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
1. Lifting Objects and People
2. The Industrial Revolution: Changing Everything
3. Cultural, Social, and Attitudinal Barriers to Elevators
4. The Elevator: Making Buildings Taller
5. Climate: Warm vs. Cool
6. Finally: Air Conditioning
7. Conclusion
8. Bibliography
9. Copyright Permission
10. Index
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
1. Lifting Objects and People
2. The Industrial Revolution: Changing Everything
3. Cultural, Social, and Attitudinal Barriers to Elevators
4. The Elevator: Making Buildings Taller
5. Climate: Warm vs. Cool
6. Finally: Air Conditioning
7. Conclusion
8. Bibliography
9. Copyright Permission
10. Index