Peter Collins provides a thorough history of the new 19th century-material and goes on to examine the theories on its architectural expression, focusing on the determining role of the reinforced concrete frame. He argues that the seminal French architect, Auguste Perret, provides the first rational and effective expression of classical principles in modern construction. First published in 1959 and out of print since 1975, this new edition includes several additional essays on Perret by Peter Collins.

Peter Collins provides a thorough history of the new 19th century-material and goes on to examine the theories on its architectural expression, focusing on the determining role of the reinforced concrete frame. He argues that the seminal French architect, Auguste Perret, provides the first rational and effective expression of classical principles in modern construction. First published in 1959 and out of print since 1975, this new edition includes several additional essays on Perret by Peter Collins.

Despite huge media attention and public awareness, more dedicated publications, recent advances in pharmaceutical and medical device developments, heart disease in women is under-diagnosed, under-treated, and under-managed. What is wrong? Why? Many women fail to present in the clinic when symptomatic because of their responsibilities to the home, children and work. Often the first presentation follows a cardiac event. For many multicenter clinical trials, women are excluded regardless of age, cardiac events, or vascular health, because they are women, because they are of child-bearing age,...