Cool Comfort: America's Romance with Air-Conditioning

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Cool Comfort: America's Romance with Air-Conditioning - Ackermann, Marsha
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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.

Product Details

Price
$29.95
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Publish Date
Pages
224
Dimensions
5.9 X 8.9 X 0.6 inches | 0.7 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781588342799

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About the Author

Marsha E. Ackermann lectures in history at Eastern Michigan University.
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