Theorien des Wohnens: Eine kommentierte Anthologie

The anthology "Theorien des Wohnens" systematically collates twentieth-century theories of dwelling, providing an overview of various approaches to understanding it as an anthropological reality, social practice, and cultural form. The editor's commentary provides philosophical and architectural-historical contexts, demonstrating how each theoretical concept relates to spaces of dwelling during the same period. The texts remain relevant today, offering a basis for engagement with current crises in dwelling and transformations of its temporary and collective forms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 656 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2025
Publisher: JOVIS Verlag

The anthology "Theorien des Wohnens" (Theories of Dwelling) is a comprehensive compilation of twentieth-century central theories of dwelling, offering a comprehensive overview of various approaches to understanding dwelling as an anthropological reality, social practice, and cultural form. Edited by a team of experts, the anthology includes key philosophical and sociological texts that provide insights into the philosophical and architectural-historical contexts of the individual contributions. The editor's commentary demonstrates how each theoretical concept of dwelling refers directly or indirectly to spaces of dwelling that were being designed or already extant during the same period. The texts collected in this stimulating inventory of knowledge remain as relevant as ever, offering a basis for engagement with current crises in dwelling and transformations of its temporary and collective forms. The anthology features contributions by renowned scholars such as Gaston Bachelard, Ernst Bloch, Pierre Bourdieu, Michel de Certeau, Paul-Henry Chombart de Lauwe, Luce Giard, Martin Heidegger, Henri Lefebvre, Georges-Hubert de Radkowski, Amos Rapoport, and Hermann Schmitz. Together, these scholars provide a wealth of knowledge and perspectives on the diverse aspects of dwelling, making this anthology an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the field of architecture, sociology, and cultural studies.

Weight: 1206g
Dimension: 240 x 165 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783868597240