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Access to Eden: An Essay on Arts & Crafts Values, Garden City Ideals, and the 1924 'Wheatley' Housing ACT, Paperback
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After reading Access to Eden, you will not be able to look at a house - any house - in quite the same way again.
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What Stands Out
In-depth Analysis
Provides a comprehensive exploration of Arts & Crafts values and Garden City ideals, enriching the reader's understanding of historical socio-architectural movements.
Historical Context
Situates the 1924 Wheatley Housing Act within its broader legislative and cultural landscape, making it essential for scholars and enthusiasts of architectural history.
Engaging Writing
Combines scholarly rigor with accessible language, appealing to both academics and general readers interested in history, art, and urban development.
Product Details
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Political & Social Sciences |
| Pub date | 2010 |
| Pages | 350 |
| Subgenre | Public Policy |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Publisher | John Astley |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Art & Humanities |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product height | 7.81 in (19.8 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.75 lb (340 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Political Science |
Who Should Buy?
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Architecture Students
Students studying architecture will find insights into arts and crafts movements and their influence on housing policies.
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Social Historians
Historians focused on the social impacts of urban planning and housing developments in the early 20th century will benefit.
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Design Enthusiasts
Those interested in historical design principles and their applications in modern contexts will appreciate this exploration.
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Casual Readers
General readers seeking light fiction or entertainment may find the academic focus too dense and unengaging.
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Professionals in Finance
Finance professionals looking for investment or economic insights will not find relevant information in this housing essay.
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Technical Engineers
Engineers focused on technical engineering principles may find the artistic discussion not aligned with their interests.
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Access to Eden: An Essay on Arts & Crafts Values, Garden City Ideals, and the 1924 'Wheatley' Housing ACT, Paperback
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What notable case study is included in the book?
Answer: The book features the Merry Oak housing development in Bitterne, Southampton as a significant case study.
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- Explores the origins of public sector housing ideals in Britain.
- Examines the impact of the Housing Acts of the 1920s.
- Analyzes the Merry Oak housing development as a case study.
- Considers the current state of public sector housing.
- Raises questions on the future of quality public sector housing.
- Offers insights from sociologist John Astley’s expertise.
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