Sticks and Stones

"Sticks and Stones" is a seminal study of American architecture and its profound connection to the evolving civilization of the United States. Written by the influential critic and urban historian Lewis Mumford, the work explores how the physical structures of a nation reflect its social, economic, and spiritual foundations. Mumford moves beyond mere aesthetic analysis, tracing the development of American building styles from the early colonial period through the industrial age and into the...