Once again, new interpretations are presented of some of the most famous architecture of the period. Work by lesser-known architects, whose influence and role have been overlooked by conventional histories of the subject, is discussed. The case study structure allows each example to be discussed and used as a springboard to explore different theoretical approaches. Filled with beautiful photographs, plans and architect's drawings, this is a clear and accessible discussion on a period of architecture that engages many questions still under debate in architecture today. The second instalment of this unique commentary on modern architecture provides the reader with a fresh approach to the analysis of post-war architecture. Beautifully illustrated case studies provide an accessible and inspiring source of information.

彼得·布伦德尔·琼斯，是谢菲尔德大学建筑历史与理论的教授，作为建筑师受教于伦敦AA建筑学院，具有二十年的教学经验，出版了关于H·夏隆、H·哈林、G·贝尼施和格拉茨学派等专著。其文章常见于《The Architectural Review》以及其他重要的建筑期刊。

埃蒙·卡尼夫：1960年出生于曼彻斯特并在剑桥和哈佛接受建筑学教育。1996年在罗马英国学院(British School at Rome)获得美术学罗马奖学金(Rome Scholarship)。1986年至1998年间在曼彻斯特大学建筑学院任教，1998年至2006年在设菲尔德大学建筑学院任教。新近出版著作有《城市伦理学：当代城市设计》(Urban Ethic：Design in the Contemporary City)，并与汤姆·杰弗里斯(Tom Jefferies)合著《曼彻斯特建筑指南》(ManchesterArchitecture Guide)。将要出版的著作还有：《广场的政治：意大利广场的历史和意义》(The Politics of the Piazza：the history and meaning of the Italian square)和《城市的过去和现在：全球化视野下的城市历史和变迁》(The City Past and Present：Global perspectives on urban history and change)。目前，他执教于曼彻斯特建筑学院。