From the late 1950s to the late 1960s, the word Pop summed up everything in music, art, film, photography and architectural design that flowed from the seductive appeal of mass culture. Unlike books which present Pop art in isolation, this is a comprehensive survey of Pop in all of its forms across America, Britain and Europe.

On January 26, 1957, Richard Hamilton wrote a letter outlining his definition of what 'Pop Art Is'. This volume celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of Hamilton's prophetic document, presenting the works of more than forty artists from his own generation of Pop artists (among them Hamilton himself, Robert Rauschenberg, and Andy Warhol).

The ideas of the English philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) have shaped evolutionary theory, philosophy of science, sociology and politics. This work aims to dispel the plethora of misinformation surrounding Spencer, throwing light on the broader cultural history of the nineteenth century. It is useful for students.

The authors offer a perspective of how to integrate public space and public life. They contend that three critical human dimensions should guide the process of design and management of public space: the users' essential needs, their spatial rights, and the meanings they seek.

This work consists of an interview with the conceptual artist Dan Graham, in which he discusses how his participation-based work has evolved; a survey of Graham's work and writings; Graham's choice and dicussion of an excerpt from a novel; and a selection of his writings, performances, and videos.

An exploration of the public and private beliefs of governors such as Sir Thomas Brisbane, Sir John Colbourne, Sir George Grey and Lord Elgin as they struggled to survive in colonial cultures which both defied and vilified their personal qualities.