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Lewis Mumford

American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology and literary critic (1895-1990) · United States · Writers · Died at 94

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Lewis Mumford was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer.

A life in dates

1990Died26 January 19901983Benjamin Franklin MedalAward1976Prix mondial Cino Del DucaAward1971Hodgkins MedalAward1969Leonardo da Vinci MedalAward1965Emerson-Thoreau MedalAward1964Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1962National Book Award for NonfictionAward1961Royal Gold MedalAward1932Guggenheim FellowshipAward1895Born19 October 1895

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Awards

Benjamin Franklin Medal1983
Prix mondial Cino Del Duca1976
Hodgkins Medal1971
Leonardo da Vinci Medal1969
Emerson-Thoreau Medal1965
Presidential Medal of Freedom1964
National Book Award for Nonfiction1962
Royal Gold Medal1961
Guggenheim Fellowship1932
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
National Medal of Arts

About this person

Lewis Mumford was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer. He made significant contributions to social philosophy, American literary and cultural history, and the history of technology.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1990 · aged 94

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