Presenting papers from two symposia--the third (2006) and the fifth (2008) titled Rencontres d'architecture européene, held at Utrecht U.--this ninth volume in the Architectura moderna series is the first to represent symposia that the editors of the series did not initiate. Their foreword tells how well it fits into their mission. Leading off the 30 contributions are two pertaining to texts and theories of public buildings. Following are sections on government and justice buildings, the economy (commercial buildings), education (schools and universities), and hospitals. About one-third of the contributions are in languages other than English (French, Spanish, German). The three editors are affiliated as follows: Konrad Ottenheym (architectural history, Utrecht U., The Netherlands); Monique Chatenet (Centre AndreéChastel/Sorbonne Paris-IV, France); and Krist De Jonge (architectural history, Catholic U. Leuven, Belgium). This volume is attractively produced on coated stock. There is no index. Distribution in North America is by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)