From the Model T to the SUV, this title reveals that our vexed relationship with the automobile is nothing new - in fact, debates over whether cars are forces of good or evil in our world have raged for over a century, ever since the automobile was invented.
The guide delves into Berlin's complex history, highlighting its traumatic past alongside the city's dynamic contemporary culture. It offers insights into significant buildings and societal aspects, providing a comprehensive understanding of Berlin's evolution and its vibrant present.
Ladd describes the struggle of German leaders to bring order to their rapidly growing cities during the age of industrial expansion before World War I, setting the emerging theory and practice of city planning in the context of debates about the nature of the modern city and the possibility of improving society by regulating physical environments.
Brian Ladd examines the ongoing conflicts radiating from the fusion of architecture, history and national identity in present-day Berlin. He surveys the urban landscape and deconstructs the public debates and political controversies emerging from Berlin's past.