Briefly acquaint yourself with the Encyclopedia Britannica entry about Lewis Mumford:https://Afterwards read a couple of pages from this excerpt from the following work by this author:.--> ALTERNATE LINK Please discuss this reading assignment in light of the reading materials for this unit. Reference: Mumford, L. (1956). The Natural History of Urbanization. In Thomas, W. L., Jr. (Ed.),Man's Role in Changing the Face of the Earth. Chicago & London: Lewis Mumford is an American architectural critic who analyzed the effects of technology and urbanization on human societies throughout history. The stages of growth and development of cities, according to the vision of the sociologist and the American philosopher of technology, Lewis Mumford. Eopolis stage: This stage represent in a group of people who live in the countryside, participate