Sara Hendren What Can A Body Do?: How We Meet The Built World Hardcover Non-Fiction Book On Adaptive Design And Architecture
Why you'll like it
- Provocative Design Insights ā Explores how everyday objects, public spaces, and tools serve as forms of assistive technology for human bodies
- Inclusive Frameworks ā Examines disability through the lens of creative adaptation rather than physical limitation
- Real World Case Studies ā Features detailed explorations of DeafSpace architecture, customizable modular furniture, and advanced prosthetic technology
- Award Winning Literature ā Winner of the 2021 Science in Society Journalism Book Prize and recognized as a Best Book of the Year by NPR
- Premium Quality Edition ā Features a durable hardcover binding that makes an excellent addition to your permanent design and social sciences library
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Description
What Can a Body Do?: How We Meet the Built World by Sara Hendren is a provocative, award-winning non-fiction book that explores the profound relationship between the human body and the physical environments we inhabit. Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR and LitHub, this compelling hardcover edition reframes disability not as a personal deficit, but as a creative tradition of adapting to an environment designed for an arbitrary 'average.' Organised into thematic chaptersāLimb, Chair, Room, Street, and Timeāthe narrative showcases inspiring grassroots innovations, DeafSpace architecture at Gallaudet University, and cyborg prosthetics.
It is an essential read for designers, architects, students, and anyone interested in disability studies, urban planning, and inclusive product design. Hendren shifts the conversation from absolute independence to human interdependence, illustrating how the physical world can be re-engineered to accommodate our diverse collective needs.
How to use
Read sequentially through the five core chaptersāLimb, Chair, Room, Street, and Timeāto understand the evolution of adaptive design, or use the comprehensive text as a reference guide for inclusive architecture, sociology studies, and industrial product engineering.
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High-quality paper stock, durable hardcover binding materials, and premium printing ink.
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Specifications
| Brand | Riverhead Books |
|---|---|
| EAN | 9780735220003 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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What can a body do?
The book explores this question by examining how diverse bodies interact with the built environment. It demonstrates how tools, architecture, and technology adapt to meet human needs rather than forcing individuals to conform to standard designs.
What are the main chapters in What Can a Body Do?
The book is organized into five distinct, object-based chapters titled Limb, Chair, Room, Street, and Time. Each section investigates specific case studies and innovations that bridge the gap between human bodies and public spaces.
Who is the author of this book?
This book is written by Sara Hendren, a renowned artist, design researcher, and writer who specializes in adaptive technology and inclusive architecture.
Is this edition of Sara Hendren's book an authentic USA import available in India?
Yes, this is an authentic, 100% genuine imported hardcover edition sourced directly from the USA. Dropy India ensures that Indian readers receive original international publications without quality compromises.
What accolades has this publication received?
This title was named a Best Book of the Year by both NPR and LitHub. Additionally, it won the prestigious 2021 Science in Society Journalism Book Prize.
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