Lewis Mumford

Lewis Mumford
Born(1895-10-19)October 19, 1895
Flushing, New York, U.S.[1]
DiedJanuary 26, 1990(1990-01-26) (aged 94)
Amenia, New York, U.S.[1]
Occupation
  • Historian
  • writer
EducationCity College of New York
The New School
Genre
Notable works
Notable awardsLeonardo da Vinci Medal (1969)

Lewis Mumford (19 October 1895 – 26 January 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.[2]

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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  2. ^ Caves, R. W. (2004). Encyclopedia of the City. Routledge. pp. 477. ISBN 9780415252256.