Jeanne E. Arnold

This was a very interesting book based on an anthropological and scientific study of 32 two-income families in the LA area. Time studies of activities, video tours by family members, and pictorial histories of each family in their homes were scientifically assessed, complied and analyzed. There was no real surprise in the findings - it was kind of validating. The history/evolution given for some of the uses of rooms in homes, and technological gadgets was very entertaining.

A good idea. I was expecting a more in depth discussion of the outcome/results of the findings. It really seemed incomplete as an anthropological discussion. Actually seemed more of a photographic book than a scientific endeavor. Still interesting to look at though.