TY - BOOK AU - Hunt,John Dixon TI - The making of place: modern and contemporary gardens SN - 9781780235202 AV - SB473 .H84 2015 PY - 2015/// CY - London, U.K. PB - Reaktion Books KW - Gardens KW - Design KW - Case studies KW - Pictorial works KW - Landscape gardening KW - History KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-290) and index N2 - "From imposing sculptures discovered in woodlands or on hilly trails to community gardens, and along disused rail tracks to ones made on inhospitable seashores, this book offers insights into the history and make-up of contemporary gardens, whether they reflect the priorities of modern society, bring new ideas and materials into the world, or seek the reinvention of ancient cultures. The modern botanical gardens, sculpture parks, campuses, memorial gardens and vernacular gardens examined showcase the differences between cultures and countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States, China and Australia"--Jacket ER -