Abstracts - faqs.org

Abstracts

General interest

Search abstracts:
Abstracts » General interest

NcMansion mania

Article Abstract:

Mega-sized houses be they mansion-like or architect designed homes are baroque-opulent status symbols of the division between rich and poor in the US. Their growth and the decline of affordable housing are simultaneous phenomena that highlight the polarization of the US class structure.

Author: Baker, Linda
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
Case studies, Cover Story, Social status, Social classes, Social class, Income distribution, Suburban homes

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


At home in Prairie Crossing

Article Abstract:

A couple found their new farmhouse-style home in Prairie Crossing in Grayslake, IL, to be perfect for them. Their house is one of the new-style communities that are emerging throughout the Midwest. Their home features hand-detailed furniture, antiques and basic design schemes.

Publisher: Meredith Corporation
Publication Name: Midwest Living
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0889-8138
Year: 1998
Description and travel, Grayslake, Illinois

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


At the edge of Monhegan's "roll hole."

Article Abstract:

A house for sale on Monhegan Island in Maine is described. The house has six bedrooms, six fireplaces and is ocean-front property. The lifestyle of the island's permanent residents is described.

Publisher: Yankee Publishing, Inc.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1999
Monhegan Island

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: Evaluation, Housing, Dwellings
Similar abstracts:
  • Abstracts: Mr. Clean meets his match. At the end of my fitness rope. What I learned from Dr. Clean
  • Abstracts: Mysteries of the agile beluga. Gain an extra hour everyday. Answers to everyday mysteries
  • Abstracts: Perfect match. Meghan's final match
  • Abstracts: For the love of music. Music of hope
  • Abstracts: Padlocking the promised land: Israel runs out of room for Ethiopia's Christianized Jews. The eagle dies on Friday: want to fix Social Security? Cut the payroll tax
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.
Some parts © 2025 Advameg, Inc.