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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COOL COMFORT
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Author(s)Ackermann Me
PublisherSmithsonian
ISBN / ASINB000VYNPM0
ISBN-13978B000VYNPM2
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank2,392,877
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸