Lewis Mumford Quotes
Without leisure there can be neither art nor science nor fine conversation, nor any ceremonious performance of the offices of love and friendship.
Topics
Art
Ceremony
Culture, Cultures
Science
Conversation
Hobbies
Intellectual Pursuits
Leisure
Office
Performance
Recreation
Social Interaction
Friendship
Love And Friendship
Creative Expression
Love, Romance
Emotional Connections
Intellectual Exchange
Interpersonal Bonds
Meaningful Discourse
Social Rituals
Citations
Mumford, Lewis. The Condition of Man. Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1944.
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Lewis Mumford 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. Mumford made signal 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.