Against those who considerarchitecture to be a wholly optimistic activity, this book shows how the history of modern architecture is inextricably tied to ideas of failure and ruin. By means of an original reading of the earliest origins of modernism, the Architecture of Failure exposes the ways in which failure has been suppressed, ignored and denied in the way we design our cities. It examines the 19th century fantasy architecture of the iron and glass exhibition palaces, strange, unprecedented, dream-like structures, almost all now lost, existing only as melancholy archive fragments; it traces the cultural legacy of these buildings through the heroics of the early 20th century, post-war radicals and recent developments, discussing related themes in art, literature, politics and philosophy. Critiquing the capitalist symbolism of the self-styled contemporary avant-garde, the book outlines a new history of contemporary architecture, and attempts to recover a radical approach to understanding what we build. Douglas Murphy blogs at http://www.youyouidiot.blogspot.com/

Architecture of Failure, The

Arts & Photography

Douglas Murphy

History & Criticism

Zer0 Books

The Architecture of Failure

John Hunt Publishing

Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters guide you through prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity and address recent advances in functionality and safety. Pre- and post-operative care, prosthetic troubleshooting, gait issues and medical management of the residual limb are also addressed. With concise key information highlighted throughout, this handbook is a welcome point of care resource or study tool for trainees and practitioners in any field who work with amputees to restore function and help enrich the lives of these individuals. Fundamentals of Amputation Care and Prosthetics features: <ul>
<li>Concise, practical manual covers the basics of upper and lower extremity amputee care and prosthetics </li> <li>Succinct presentation, well-illustrated information is easy to find </li> <li>Portable perfect for use on rounds or in the clinic </li> <li>State-of-the-art distillation of current thinking and practice excellent transitional book for residents or ready reference for experienced practitioners </li> </ul>"

Fundamentals of Amputation Care and Prosthetics

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Demos Medical

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