Description
Book SynopsisThis book uncovers the complex interplay of planning ideas and practices between local, national, and international levels throughout the past century.
Trade Review"..well illustrated international narrative.." (Architectural Review, May 2002)
"...will be very useful as a reference volume enabling teachers and scholars to explore themes in city planning such as garden cities...another strength of the book is the economic, social and political background which is provided as a context for the evolution of ideas and practice..." (Geography, October 2002)
"...something of a tour-de-force...fluently and attractively written...an authoratitve voice on the subject..." (Planning History, 2002)
Table of ContentsThe Author vii
Acknowledgements ix
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 2 Nineteenth-Century Antecedents 11
Chapter 3 The Emergence of Modern Planning 45
Chapter 4 War, Reconstruction and Depression I: The Major Traditions 81
Chapter 5 War, Reconstruction and Depression II: The Other Traditions 127
Chapter 6 Reconstruction and Modernisation I: The Major Traditions 157
Chapter 7 Reconstruction and Modernisation II: The Other Traditions 195
Chapter 8 The Zenith of Modernisation and Beyond I: The Major Traditions 227
Chapter 9 The Zenith of Modernisation and Beyond II: The Other Traditions 271
Chapter 10 Globalisation, Competitiveness and Sustainability I: The Major Traditions 307
Chapter 11 Globalisation, Competitiveness and Sustainability II: The Other Traditions 355
Chapter 12 Conclusions 395
Bibliography 409
Websites 443
Index 445
