Cool Comfort

America's Romance with Air-Conditioning

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, 20th Century
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Author: Marsha Ackermann ISBN: 9781588344014
Publisher: Smithsonian Publication: August 6, 2013
Imprint: Smithsonian Books Language: English
Author: Marsha Ackermann
ISBN: 9781588344014
Publisher: Smithsonian
Publication: August 6, 2013
Imprint: Smithsonian Books
Language: English

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.

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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.

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