Communitas: Means of Livelihood and Ways of Life

This paperback edition is in good condition with some signs of wear consistent with age. The cover shows minor scuffing and edge wear, but the spine remains intact and the pages are clean and unmarked. There is no dust jacket, as expected for this edition. Overall, it is a well-preserved copy suitable for both study and collection.

"Communitas: Means of Livelihood and Ways of Life" by Percival and Paul Goodman is a seminal work in the fields of urban studies and sociology. Published by Vintage Books, a division of Random House, in New York, this second revised edition from 1960 explores innovative concepts in community planning and urban design. The Goodmans, known for their contributions to social theory, offer a critical analysis of the interplay between livelihood and lifestyle within urban environments. This edition is particularly valuable for its revised insights and remains a crucial text for understanding mid-20th-century urban planning theories. The book is in paperback format, with a sturdy binding and clean pages, making it a desirable copy for collectors and scholars alike.