Items related to The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War - Second...
Synopsis
Crumbled shells of mosques in Iraq, the fall of the World Trade Center towers on September 11: when architectural totems such as these are destroyed by conflicts and the ravages of war, more than mere buildings are at stake. The Destruction of Memory—now available in this accessible, pocket edition—reveals the extent to which a nation weds itself to its landscape. Robert Bevan argues that such destruction not only shatters a nation’s culture and morale but is also a deliberate act of eradicating a culture’s memory and, ultimately, its existence.
Bevan combs through world history to highlight a range of wars and conflicts in which the destruction of architecture was pivotal. From Cortez’s razing of Aztec cities to the carpet bombings of Dresden and Tokyo in World War II to the war in the former Yugoslavia, The Destruction of Memory exposes the cultural war that rages behind architectural annihilation, revealing that in this subliminal assault lies the complex aim of exterminating a people. He provocatively argues for “the fatally intertwined experience of genocide and cultural genocide,” ultimately proposing the elevation of cultural genocide from “collateral damage” to a crime punishable by international law.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Robert Bevan is the architecture critic for the London Evening Standard and writes regularly on architectural, design, and housing issues. He lives in London.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War - Second...
Stock Image
The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War - Second Expanded Edition
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_440318200
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781780235974
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War, Second Expanded Edition
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Seller Inventory # wbs2062351798
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War
Published by
Reaktion Books 01/02/2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1780235976
ISBN 13: 9781780235974
Used
Paperback
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781780235974
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Destruction of Memory (Paperback)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Crumbled shells of mosques in Iraq, the fall of the World Trade Center towers on 11 September 2009: when architectural totems such as these are destroyed by conflicts and the ravages of war, more than mere buildings are at stake. The Destruction of Memory reveals the extent to which a nation weds itself to its landscape; Robert Bevan argues that such destruction not only shatters a nation's culture and morale but is also a deliberate act of eradicating a culture's memory and, ultimately, existence. Now available in an expanded 2nd Edition, this is a polemical account of the destruction of architecture in war. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781780235974
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Destruction of Memory Format: Paperback
Published by
University of Chicago press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1780235976
ISBN 13: 9781780235974
New
Softcover
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9781780235974
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
The Destruction of Memory
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. The destruction of Nimrud and Palmyra, crumbled shells of mosques in Iraq, the fall of the World Trade Center towers on 9/11: when architectural totems such as these are destroyed by con?icts and the ravages of war, more than mere buildings are at stake. The Destruction of Memory, now with a new preface, argues that such destruction not only shatters a nation's culture and morale but is a deliberate act of eradicating a culture's memory and, ultimately, its existence. A ?lm of the same name based on the book will be released in early 2016. Seller Inventory # LU-9781780235974
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Destruction of Memory
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # FW-9781780235974
Quantity: 15 available
Stock Image
The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 240. Seller Inventory # 373341702
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Destruction of Memory: Architecture at War
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 240. Seller Inventory # 26372703705
Quantity: 3 available