{"product_id":"the-planners-use-of-information-9781138585034","title":"The Planners Use of Information","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than 35 years, planners have depended on \u003ci\u003eThe Planner''s Use of Information \u003c\/i\u003eto help them address their information needs. While the ability to manage complex information skillfully remains central to the practice of planning, the variety and quantity of information have ballooned in the last two decades. The methods of accessing and handling informationalthough often ultimately easier and fasterrequire new technical savvy. At the same time, planners themselves, and the constituents they serve, have changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis completely revised and updated third edition of this popular book will serve the new generation of planners who work in a world where social media, cell phones, community-embedded development, and a changing population have revolutionized the practice of planning. Edited again by Hemalata C. Dandekar, with chapters by leading experts in data collection, analysis, presentation, and management, \u003cem\u003eThe Planner''s Use of Information\u003c\/em\u003e empowers practition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This edition significantly upgrades the previous edition, incorporating advances in planning like team building, the growing importance of technology in planning, and creating physical concepts. The focus on process throughout the new material ensures that readers know basic concepts as well as how to use it to achieve desired outcomes.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Jesse Saginor, AICP, Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, Florida Atlantic University, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A heavily revised and updated version of a book destined to stay within arm’s reach.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003cem\u003eHarold Henderson,\u003c\/em\u003e Planning Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction A Planning Case Study Part I: Information Collection Chapter 1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Field Methods for Collecting Information \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Survey Methods for Planners \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Information from Secondary Sources \u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Information Organizing Chapter 4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Analytical Methods in Planning \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/strong\u003e Working with Teams \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/strong\u003e Public Participation \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7. \u003c\/strong\u003eTechnology and Techniques \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8. \u003c\/strong\u003ePhysical Planning and Visioning \u003cstrong\u003ePart III: Information Communication \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9. \u003c\/strong\u003eSpeaking Skills for Presentations \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/strong\u003e Written Communication \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 11. \u003c\/strong\u003eGraphic and Visual Communications\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577832837463,"sku":"9781138585034","price":35.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138585034.jpg?v=1746096874","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-planners-use-of-information-9781138585034","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}