Joanna Merwood-Salisbury

Joanna Merwood-Salisbury, an architectural historian and author, delves into Thorstein Veblen’s critical views on modernity as seen through the lens of Chicago architecture. She discusses Veblen's concept of 'barbarian regression' and critiques of the Gothic revival at the University of Chicago. The conversation spans topics like the impact of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, urban theory related to skyscrapers, and Veblen's connections to reform movements. Merwood-Salisbury's unique insights breathe new life into Veblen's influence on architectural history.