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Naked Airport
A Cultural History of the World's Most Revolutionary Structure
Book • 2004
In 'Naked Airport,' Alastair Gordon explores the cultural history of airports, from their origins in the early 20th century to their current role in global politics, urbanism, and daily life.
The book highlights key figures such as Charles Lindbergh, Le Corbusier, and Fiorello LaGuardia, and discusses how airports have influenced our sense of time, distance, and style.
It also examines the transformation of airports over the decades, from symbols of progressive thinking to places of security concerns and modern anxieties.
The book highlights key figures such as Charles Lindbergh, Le Corbusier, and Fiorello LaGuardia, and discusses how airports have influenced our sense of time, distance, and style.
It also examines the transformation of airports over the decades, from symbols of progressive thinking to places of security concerns and modern anxieties.
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