Mechanical brides
Ellen Lupton
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Mechanical brides
by Ellen Lupton
Published
October 1, 1997
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pages
64
ISBN-13
9781878271976
ISBN-10
1878271970
Description
"Mechanical Brides: Women and Machiens from Home to Office consider design history from the perspective of female users and consumers. The telephone, typewriter, washing machine, and electric iron have been central to the definition of 'women's work' in twentieth-century America. Cultural ideas about the duties and ambitions of women are reflected and reinforced by the ways appliances have been designed, marketed, used, and imagined. More than 40 illustrations in color and over 100 in black and white reveal the gender significance attached to seemingly neutral things"--Back cover.
Subjects
Against the odds
Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things
I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth
Summary of trade and tariff information
Small appliance repair guide
Troubleshooting and repairing major appliances
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mechanical brides?
This edition of Mechanical brides has approximately 64 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mechanical brides?
For most readers, Mechanical brides typically takes between 1h 20m and 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 16,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 16,000 words
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What is the word count of Mechanical brides?
The estimated word count for Mechanical brides is approximately 16,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mechanical brides?
Mechanical brides was written by Ellen Lupton.
When was Mechanical brides published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.