- Paperback: 347 pages
- Publisher: Prentice-Hall; 4th edition edition (26 Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0135753171
- ISBN-13: 978-0135753170
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 17.5 x 1.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,912,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For introductory undergraduate/first year graduate courses in Urban Planning, Urban Administration, Urban Politics, and Urban Problems in departments of political science, geography, and urban studies.
Based on the author's extensive experience as a working planner, this book gives students an insider's view of sub-state urban planning—the “nitty-gritty” details on the interplay of politics, law, money, and interest groups. The author takes a balanced, non-judgmental approach to introduce a range of ideological and political perspectives on the operation of political, economic, and demographic forces in city planning. Unlike other books on the subject, this text is strong in its coverage of economics, law, finance, and urban governance. It examines the underlying forces of growth and change and discusses frankly who benefits and loses by particular decisions.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Get a Broad spectrum of Urban Planning for the Beginner
10 July 2000
Format:Paperback
This book gives a broad spectrum of what to expect in the planning field, but there are a few flaws. One is that the book is not written for the technocratic planner, it is written for the beginner or someone who is not going to make planning their career. But this book will give the beginner a broad basis to start from and for this I do suggest the beginner to read this before they choose planning as a career.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
study guide
6 Oct 2010
Format:Paperback
As it is clear and concise, this book is a great overview for all aspects of the planning profession. I have ordered it (interlibrary loan) to study for the AICP examp, and am quite satisfied. It may be a bit too dry for a college level planning course, but an intro to planning graduate course, whether as part of MA or MPA programs, would be served well to utilize this book.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Good basic overview
20 July 2008
Format:Paperback
I was thinking of enrolling in a masters program for Urban Planning, and wanted to get a better sense of what a planner did. This book offers a good overview of the field, and provides a basic understanding of the types of issues a planner might deal with. I would recommend it to anyone who is in my position, trying to learn more about the field. For anyone looking for more than just a basic, 1st level overview, this is not your book.
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