Author Description

In This Sequel To His Widely-acclaimed Book The Experience Of Modernism (1997), John Gold Continues His Detailed Enquiry Into The Modern Movement's Involvement In Urban Planning And City Design. Making Extensive Use Of Information Gained From Hours Of In-depth Interviews With Architects Of The Time, This New Book Examines The Complex Relationship Between Vision And Subsequent Practice In The Saga Of Postwar Urban Reconstruction. On The Threshold -- Practising Modernism -- Public And Private -- Professions -- Towards Renewal -- Heart And Soul -- Second Generation -- The Pursuit Of Numbers -- With Social Intent -- Succession -- Late-flowering Modernism -- Storm Clouds. John R. Gold. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 290-328) And Index.