Architecture And The Paradox Of Dissidence

Edited by Weizman Ines
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Bringing together a range of expert scholars in the field, this book maps out and expands upon the methodologies of architectural action and reinvigorates the concept of dissent within the architectural field. 
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Architecture and the Paradox of Dissidence maps out and expands upon the methodologies of architectural action and reinvigorates the concept of dissent within the architectural field. It expands the notion of dissidence to other similar practices and strategies of resistance, in a variety of historical and geographical contexts.The book also discusses how the gestures and techniques of past struggles, as well as ‘dilemmas’ of working in politically suppressive regimes, can help to inform those of today.

This collection of essays from expert scholars demonstrates the multiple responses to this subject, the potential and dangers of dissidence, and thus constructs a robust lexicon of concepts that will point to possible ways forward for politically and theoretically committed architects and practitioners.

Table of contents:

Introduction: The Paradox of Dissidence Part 1: Dissidence Through Architecture Part 2: Pedagogy as Site of Dissent Part 3: Possible Politics of Architecture Part 4: Dissident Ecologies

Biographical note:

Ines Weizman is Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University and a Junior Professor of Architectural Theory at the Bauhaus University Weimar.