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`The author has created a short and readable overview of the main theories of planning, an achievement which students will surely appreciate' - Netherlands Journal of Housing and the Built Environment
`I would use Nigel Taylor's book as a first point of entry. The text is peppered with very good illustrations of planning theory in practice and Nigel Taylor is very careful to show the implications, impacts, and contradictions of theoretical ideas when applied to a range of planning contexts' - European Planning Studies
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Following the Second World War, modern systems of urban and regional planning were established in Britain and most other developed countries. In this book, Nigel Taylor describes the changes in planning thought which have taken place since then.
He outlines the main theories of planning, from the traditional view of urban planning as an exercise in physical design, to the systems and rational process views of planning of the 1960s; from Marxist accounts of the role of planning in capitalist society in the 1970s, to theories about planning implementation, and more recent views of planning as a form of `communicative action'.
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In this and the following chapter we shall be examining the view, or theory, of town and country planning which prevailed in Britain for about twenty years following the Second World War. Read the first page
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In this and the following chapter we shall be examining the view, or theory, of town and country planning which prevailed in Britain for about twenty years following the Second World War. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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At the moment I'm studying planning theory as a module of my MA. After getting very confused in (I'll be honest - the majority of) the lectures I came home to prepare for the exam with a looming sense of dread.
After reading this, however, it's all become clear. The author explains planning theory since 1945 (does what it says on the tin), and links it to planning practice, in a clear and easy to understand manner. There is very little jargon, the chapters are concise and to the point, and there are thankfully few long words to confuse you in the wee hours.
I'd totally recommend this to any planning students - not just my fellow thickies.
After reading this, however, it's all become clear. The author explains planning theory since 1945 (does what it says on the tin), and links it to planning practice, in a clear and easy to understand manner. There is very little jargon, the chapters are concise and to the point, and there are thankfully few long words to confuse you in the wee hours.
I'd totally recommend this to any planning students - not just my fellow thickies.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A good little book that helps to explain the theories behind urban planning in the UK. Can be slightly hard to follow at first, but well worth the read. Explains the problems behind planning in the 1940s-1960s via theories of Keeble etc, in great detail. The rest of the book merely deals with urban policy etc, as found in most other planning books. If you are studying urban planning? this book is a good choice. I also found it useful for understanding the reason(s) behind the lose of historic buildings in the 1950s/1960s. Also handy for human geography/social science.
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After I ordered this item, I received it quickly, well wrapped and in good order. The seller even send me an email to ask whether I received the book. Perfect service !
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