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211 To request review copies [email protected] Back to contents Architecture A Global History of Architecture 3rd Edition Francis D. K. Ching, Mark Jarzombek & Vikramaditya Prakash ISBN: 978-1-118-98133-7 | May 2017 | 864PP Previous Edition: 978-0-470-40257-3 The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. This new third edition has been updated with new drawings from Professor Ching, expanded discussion on contemporary architecture, and in-depth chapter introductions that set the stage for global views. The all-new online Interactive Resource Center brings history to life, providing a clearer framework through which to interpret and understand architecture through the ages. •• Track the history of architecture through a comparative timeline that spans the globe •• Learn how disparate design styles evolved side-by-side, and which elements migrated where •• Delve into non-Western architecture with expert insight and an historical perspective •• Explore further with an online Interactive Resource Center featuring digital learning tools A Global History of Architecture takes you inside history itself to witness the the growth and movements that built our world. About the Authors Francis D. K. Ching is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington. He is the author of numerous architecture and design books, including Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; Building Structures Illustrated; Introduction to Architecture; and Building Construction Illustrated, all from Wiley. Mark Jarzombek is Associate Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning and Professor of the History and Theory of Architecture at MIT, and author of Architecture of First Societies, published by Wiley. Vikramaditya Prakash is Professor of Architecture at the University of Washington and the author of several academic publications.


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