Mum·ford

(mŭm′fərd), Lewis 1895-1990.

American social critic and writer whose works, such as The Culture of Cities (1938) and The Conduct of Life (1951), decry dehumanizing technology and call for a return to humanitarian and moral values.

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Mumford

(ˈmʌmfəd)

(Biography) Lewis. 1895–1990, US sociologist, whose works are chiefly concerned with the relationship between humans and their environment. They include The City in History (1962) and Roots of Contemporary Architecture (1972)

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Mum•ford

(ˈmʌm fərd)

n.

Lewis, 1895–1990, U.S. author and social scientist.

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MEDIC: PLAN TO PLANT AMMO ON PARA VICTIMS; Witness tells of 'torture' and claims relatives 'want money'

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Energetic stage show gets Arena crowd on its feet

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The Grenfell disaster has properly changed my life; Nearly 10 years after they first shot to fame with Sigh No More, Mumford & Sons remain a fixture on the global touring circuit. The four-piece speak to ALEX GREEN about love, death and their divisive third album

Mumford& Sons, from left, Winston Marshall, Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane

" Mumford & Sons are at the Genting Arena, NEC, tomorrow.

ON the eve of the current UK arena tour, British folk-rock giants Mumford & Sons are reminiscing about the very first time that they headlined a venue of super-sized capacity.

you really got us; Manchester'S ALWAYS HAD A WARM WELCOME FOR MUMFORD AND SONS

Ever since Mumford and Sons burst onto the scene in 2007 there has been a resurgence of folk rock.

This is how to win four VIP tickets to see Mumford and Sons in Liverpool PLUS more; This is a prize not to be missed thanks to the Liverpool Echo Arena

Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE: EFC) has announced the appointment of the company's former chief financial officer Lisa Mumford to its board of directors, the company said.

Ellington Financial names former company CFO to board of directors

M2 PHARMA-July 23, 2018-Owen Mumford acquires exclusive rights to sell and distribute rapid diagnostic HIV test in Europe

Owen Mumford acquires exclusive rights to sell and distribute rapid diagnostic HIV test in Europe

Counterinsurgency' Wars and the Anglo-American Alliance: The Special Relationship on the Rocks By Andrew Mumford

Counterinsurgency Wars and the Anglo-American Alliance: The Special Relationship on the Rocks