Lewis Mumford

Lewis Mumford (1895 to 1990) was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology and literary critic. He is particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, and 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. Mumford was influenced by the work of the Scottish theorist Sir Patrick Geddes and worked closely with his associate, the British sociologist Victor Branford. He was also a contemporary and friend of Frank Lloyd Wright, Clarence Stein, Frederic Osborn, Edmund N. Bacon and Vannevar Bush.