Cool Comfort

Cool Comfort
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Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9781588344014
ISBN-13 : 1588344010
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Book Synopsis Cool Comfort by : Marsha Ackermann

Download or read book Cool Comfort written by Marsha Ackermann and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year 2002 marked the 100th anniversary of the first installation of air-conditioning. During the past century, it has become a staple of American life; 83% of US homes are now air-conditioned. In this engaging social history, Marsha Ackermann explores how the idea of “cooling” became firmly embedded in the social perceptions and expectations of Americans, transforming our definition of comfort and the way we live, work, and play.


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