Marsha Ackermann (52 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 2002. Popular Culture. Smithsonian Institution Press. 214p., near fine boards and dust jacket. 10/25.

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hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 214 pp.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First edition. Fine and bright in equally fine, crisp dust jacket. First edition. Hardcover. 214 pp (w/ notes & index). A look at the technology of comfort, more specifically the air condition, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2002. The book looks at the transformations of the technology, how it became embedded in American life, and its early critics like Henry Miller. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Large hardcover with DJ. Purple paper over boards with title blind stamped on cover and spine. Illustrated DJ is clean, unmarked, and snug to boards. No date on title page. Copyright page dated 2011. Stated first edition. 159 pages. Contents are in very good condition. Binding is strong. Pages are clean and unmarked. Beautiful photographs and illustrations throughout. This is an oversized (and overweight) book. Extra shipping charges may be required for international or priority delivery. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. American First. Complete number line from 1 to 5; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with black and white photographs. Book.

First Printing; Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. B&W Illustrations; 9.26 X 6.25 X 0.86 inches; ix, 214 pages; AUTHOR SIGNED and inscribed on half title page. Hardcvover is yellow with black spine with gold lettering on spine. DJ is like new, in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight, still crisp, appears as if unused. Illustrated with b/w photos and a few drawings. "The year 2002 marks the 100th anniversary of the first installation of air-conditioning. During the past century, it has become a staple of American life: 83 percent of U. S. Homes are now air-conditioned. In this social history, Marsha Ackermann explores how the idea of "cooling" became firmly embedded in the social perceptions and expectations of Americans, transforming our definition of comfort and the ways we live, work, and play". One of the greatest inventions ever, in my opinion. ; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. 214 pages including endnotes & index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Cool Comfort: America's Romance with Air-Conditioning. Book.

Condition: New. In English.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For over 100 years, air conditioning has become a staple of American life where the idea of "cooling" became embedded in the perceptions and expectations of Americans.The year 2002 marked the 100th anniversary of the first installation of air-conditioning. During the past century, it has become a staple of American life; 83% of US homes are now air-conditioned. In this engaging social history, Marsha Ackermann explores how the idea of "cooling" became firmly embedded in the social perceptions and expectations of Americans, transforming our definition of comfort and the way we live, work, and play. The year 2002 marked the 100th anniversary of the first installation of air-conditioning. During the past century, it has become a staple of American life; 83% of US homes are now air-conditioned. In this engaging social history, Marsha Ackermann explores how the idea of "cooling" became firmly embedded in the social perceptions and expectations of Americans, transforming our definition of comfort and the way we live, work, and play. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 214 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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2002, Popular Culture, Smithsonian Institution Press, 214 p., fine boards and dust jacket.