Skyscraping Frontiers
The Skyscraper as Heterotopia in the 20th-Century American Novel and Film
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Focusing on the skyscraper as a dynamic network, this study explores its development from the 19th century to its transformation into a smart structure in the mid-20th century. By analyzing a wide range of American novels and films, it interweaves classic spatial theories with Actor-Network Theory and Urban Studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of the skyscraper's cultural and architectural significance.
