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Matera, 1945–1960

- The History of a 'National Disgrace'

About Matera, 1945–1960

The southern Italian city of Matera was dubbed a "national disgrace" in the immediate post-war period due to media and political focus on its distinctive cave homes, the Sassi. This book explores how and why Matera came to be viewed in such negative terms and investigates the impact this had on the city's social and urban development.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781788743570
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 248
  • Published:
  • February 28, 2019
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 223x153x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 388 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 17, 2024

Description of Matera, 1945–1960

The southern Italian city of Matera was dubbed a "national disgrace" in the immediate post-war period due to media and political focus on its distinctive cave homes, the Sassi. This book explores how and why Matera came to be viewed in such negative terms and investigates the impact this had on the city's social and urban development.

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