Has anyone heard or read anything about this book?
I guess it does not come out until Jan. 2007.
from Books Section:
Indefensible Space
By Michael Sorkin
"Indefensible Space" features a prominent cast of contributors writing on one of the central urban issues of our times: the increasing envelopment of public space and public life by an architecture of security. Starting from the most literal level - concrete barricades and barriers in front of buildings, beefed up border patrols, gated communities, "safe rooms," well defended office spaces - to more abstract levels - enhanced surveillance at public spaces such as airports, increasing worries about contagion, the psychological need for fortified space - the contributors cover the full gamut of securitized public life in America today.
Indefensible Space by By Michael Sorkin
Has anyone heard or read anything about this book?
I guess it does not come out until Jan. 2007.
from Books Section:
Indefensible Space
By Michael Sorkin
"Indefensible Space" features a prominent cast of contributors writing on one of the central urban issues of our times: the increasing envelopment of public space and public life by an architecture of security. Starting from the most literal level - concrete barricades and barriers in front of buildings, beefed up border patrols, gated communities, "safe rooms," well defended office spaces - to more abstract levels - enhanced surveillance at public spaces such as airports, increasing worries about contagion, the psychological need for fortified space - the contributors cover the full gamut of securitized public life in America today.
Interesting title.
Timely in a way, but maybe the theory feels a little stale?
Have to wait and see I guess. Wonder who all is included.
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