The Handbook of Interior Design by Jo Ann Asher Thompson

The Handbook of Interior Design by Jo Ann Asher Thompson

by Jo Ann Asher Thompson (Editor), Nancy Blossom (Editor)

ISBN-10 : 1444336282

ISBN-13 : 9781444336283

Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (April 20, 2015)

The Handbook of Interior Design explores ways of thinking that inform the discipline of interior design. It challenges readers to consider the connections within theory, research, and practice and the critical underpinnings that have shaped interior design.

Offers a theory of interior design by moving beyond a descriptive approach to the discipline to a ‘why and how’ study of interiors

Provides a full overview of the most current Interior Design research and scholarly thought from around the world

Explores examples of research designs and methodological approaches that are applicable to interior design upper division and graduate education courses

Brings together an international team of contributors, including well established scholars alongside emerging voices in the field – reflecting mature and emergent ideas, research, and philosophies in the field

Exemplifies where interior design sits in its maturation as a discipline and profession through inclusion of diverse authors, topics, and ideas