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Architecture and the paradox of dissidence

AHRA Annual International Conference (9th : 2012 : London Metropolitan University), Weizman, Ines, editor of compilation

Overview

\"Architecture and the Paradox of Dissidence reflects on the relevance of the concept of dissidence for architectural practice today. Although dissidence has been primarily associated with architectural practices in the Eastern Bloc at the end of the Cold War period, contemporary architecture has in recent years developed a host of new methodologies and techniques for articulating its distance from, and critique of, dominant political and financial structures. This book maps out and expands upon the methodologies of architectural action and reinvigorates the concept of dissent within the architectural field. It expands the notion of dissidence to other similar practices and strategies of resistance, in a variety of historical and geographical contexts. It discusses how the gestures and techniques of past struggles, as well as 'dilemmas' of working in politically suppressive regimes, can help to inform those of today. This collection of essays from expert scholars demonstrates the multiple responses to this subject, the potential and dangers of dissidence, and thus constructs a robust lexicon of concepts that will point to possible ways forward for politically and theoretically committed architects and practitioners\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Routledge
• Subject: Architecture and society Congresses. / Architecture Political aspects Congresses. / ARCHITECTURE / General. / ARCHITECTURE / Criticism. / ARCHITECTURE / History / General.
• ISBN: 9780415714082, 0415714087, 9780415714099, 0415714095

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
NA2543.S6 A396 2012	1	BOOK	ARTS