ABSTRACT
Architecture and the Paradox of Dissidence maps out and expands upon the methodologies of architectural action and reinvigorates the concept of dissent within the architectural field. It expands the notion of dissidence to other similar practices and strategies of resistance, in a variety of historical and geographical contexts.The book also discusses how the gestures and techniques of past struggles, as well as ‘dilemmas’ of working in politically suppressive regimes, can help to inform those of today.
This collection of essays from expert scholars demonstrates the multiple responses to this subject, the potential and dangers of dissidence, and thus constructs a robust lexicon of concepts that will point to possible ways forward for politically and theoretically committed architects and practitioners.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|42 pages
Dissidence through architecture
chapter 1|14 pages
The turning point in 1978
part II|44 pages
Pedagogy as site of dissent
chapter 4|13 pages
Playing in the time of normalisation
part III|48 pages
Possible geographies of architecture
part IV|56 pages
Dissident ecologies