"A community whose life is not irrigated by art and science, by religion and philosophy, day upon day, is a community that exists half alive."
About Lewis Mumford
Lewis Mumford was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer. He made significant contributions to social philosophy, American literary and cultural history, and the history of technology.
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