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Cool Comfort

America's Romance with Air-Conditioning
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Description

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

PublisherSmithsonian Books
Publish DateJuly 06, 2010
Pages224
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781588342799
Dimensions8.9 X 6.1 X 0.5 inches | 0.7 pounds
BISAC Categories: History, History

About the Author

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

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