Traditional Buildings (International Library of Human Geography): A Global Survey of Structural Forms and Cultural Functions: v. 11

Allen Noble

ISBN 10: 1845113055 / ISBN 13: 9781845113056

Published by I B Tauris & Co Ltd, 2007

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Traditional Buildings (International Library of Human Geography): A Global Survey of Structural Forms and Cultural Functions: v. 11
• Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845113055
• ISBN 13: 9781845113056
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 700 grams

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Synopsis

Based on a lifelong professional and personal interest, Traditional Buildings presents a unique survey of vernacular architecture across the globe. The reader is taken on a fascinating tour of traditional building around the world, which includes the loess cave homes of central China, the stilt houses on the shores of Dahomey, the housebarns of Europe and North America, the wind towers of Iran, the Bohio houses of the Arawak indians of the Caribbean, and much more. Professor's Noble's extensive travels have allowed him to examine many of the building at close quarters and the richly illustrated text includes photographs from the his personal collection. With its comprehensive and detailed bibliography the work will be welcomed by experts and non-specialists alike.

About the Author

Allen G. Noble is distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography & Planning , at the University of Akron, Ohio.