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Book Synopsis
In twenty essays, this book covers aspects of planning, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, park and garden design. Their approach, described as post-postmodern, is a challenge to the ''anything goes'' eclecticism of the merely postmodern.

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'...one of the pleasures of Turner's book is the recklessly holistic way it blurs boundaries between the various disciplines.' - The Architect's Journal

'It offers...a brand of ebullient encouragement' - Architectural Review

'He writes enthusiastically and his keen personality comes across...It's worth reading as it is, in its totality, controversial and refreshing.' - Building Design

'...a timely book...a challenging book... - Pergamon Book Reviews

'It enables planners, designers and community groups to make cities more sustainable and gives practical advice on methods of design and planning.' - The Leisure Manager



Table of Contents
Preface. Theories. Planning. Urbanism. Landscape design. Open space planning. Gardens. References. Index.

City as Landscape

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    A Paperback by Tom Turner

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 12/28/1995 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780419204107
      978-0419204107
      ISBN-10 0419204105
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      Landscape architecture and design Home & Garden Garden design and planning

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In twenty essays, this book covers aspects of planning, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, park and garden design. Their approach, described as post-postmodern, is a challenge to the ''anything goes'' eclecticism of the merely postmodern.

      Trade Review

      '...one of the pleasures of Turner's book is the recklessly holistic way it blurs boundaries between the various disciplines.' - The Architect's Journal

      'It offers...a brand of ebullient encouragement' - Architectural Review

      'He writes enthusiastically and his keen personality comes across...It's worth reading as it is, in its totality, controversial and refreshing.' - Building Design

      '...a timely book...a challenging book... - Pergamon Book Reviews

      'It enables planners, designers and community groups to make cities more sustainable and gives practical advice on methods of design and planning.' - The Leisure Manager



      Table of Contents
      Preface. Theories. Planning. Urbanism. Landscape design. Open space planning. Gardens. References. Index.

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