Lewis Mumford
American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology and literary critic (1895-1990)
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- 1895-10-19
- Died
- 1990-01-26
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- 261
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- Buildings for the aging
- The man from Main Street
- America & Alfred Stieglitz
- The Arts in Renewal
- Technics and civilization
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Lewis Mumford (October 19, 1895 – January 26, 1990) was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer. He made significant contributions to social philosophy, American literary and cultural history, and the history of technology.
Mumford was influenced by the work of Scottish theorist Sir Patrick Geddes and worked closely with his associate the British sociologist Victor Branford. Mumford was also a contemporary and friend of Frank Lloyd Wright, Clarence Stein, Frederic Osborn, Edmund N. Bacon, and Vannevar Bush.
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