This essential guide to the field of design history offers a nuanced survey of ongoing debates, suggests the use of new interdisciplinary performance theories, and clarifies epistemological issues surrounding design and modernization. Jeffrey L. Meikle, University of Texas at Austin Fallan's methodological survey is opinionated, sharp and persuasive... This is an extremely useful and engaging account. Grace Lees-Maffei, University of Hertfordshire Addressing the various changes which have occurred in the writing of design history since its emergence as a discrete discipline, Design History is an accessible yet authoritative analysis of a variety of methodological frameworks, assessing their suitability and relative merits for the design historian...A massively useful resource. Paul Atkinson, Sheffield Hallam University This book will be of great value to scholars in the field of Design as an overview and critique of a highly interdisciplinary field. It will be of even more value to students for its explanation of the historiography and methodology of Design Studies and for the way it strengthens our understanding of Design History. Anders V. The standard historiographic reading for students of design history. Design Issues Thoughtful and provocative ... a timely contribution to the field. Design and Culture

Methods are the most difficult part of a Design course for most students. This book presents a short and accessible overview of all the key methodologies of Design History & Theory It will relace the classic but now outdated textbooks on the subject Also available in paperback, 9781847885371 GBP16.99 (December, 2009)