Dialogues in Urban and Regional Planning
Volume 1
Bruce Stiftel editor Vanessa Watson editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:1st Mar '16
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This collection showcases significant urban planning research, highlighting key issues and encouraging discourse among academics and practitioners in Dialogues in Urban and Regional Planning.
The book Dialogues in Urban and Regional Planning presents a curated selection of outstanding urban planning scholarship from various global planning communities. It features award-winning papers that highlight the pressing concerns and dynamic discourse within planning scholarship. Readers will find that these contributions provide a deep insight into the theoretical and practical aspects of urban and regional planning, making it a valuable resource for academics and practitioners alike.
In Dialogues in Urban and Regional Planning, the editors set the stage with an introductory chapter that contextualizes the essays. These works not only address local planning issues but also resonate with broader international themes. Topics explored include the interplay between planning and economic factors, environmental conservation challenges, the intricacies of the planning process, and the influence of power dynamics on planned changes. Each paper encourages readers to engage with these critical issues and contemplate new research directions.
This compilation is published in collaboration with the Global Planning Education Association Network (GPEAN) and its nine associated planning school organizations. The selected papers have emerged from regional competitions, showcasing a diverse range of perspectives and methodologies. Overall, Dialogues in Urban and Regional Planning serves as an essential reference for those interested in expanding their understanding of the complexities of urban and regional planning.
'The work represents quality and one cannot find fault with the thorough editing task that has occurred on several layers to bring together so many nationalities and differing standards and approaches to writing.'- Environment and Planning B
'The birth of this biennial series is a welcome addition to the international planning literature.' - Journal of Nordregio, 2005
'[The papers] provide a worthwhile and valuable read as important subjects for planners and policy makers.' - Journal of Nordregio, 2005
'Interesting and informative ... [the papers] demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the relevant literature.' - Journal of Environmental Planning and Environment, January 2006
'Researchers as well as practitioners will enjoy it and find it useful ... it has the potential of strengthening the planning discipline and planning education and of enhancing improvements in research design and quality of theory.' - Journal of Environmental Planning and Environment, January 2006
'The volume will no doubt be regarded as a "must" for the shelf of every serious planning library.' - Journal of Environmental Planning and Environment, January 2006
'A valuable resource for planning educators.' - Planning Perspectives, January 2006
'The overwhelming result is a book that is international in scope and one that fills a significant void in the planning literature by providing, in a single source, scholarly work that would be otherwise unattainable on so widespread a basis.' - Regional Studies
'Rich and challenging ... an important volume for anybody interested in a comparative analysis of planning theory, methodology and practice.' - International Journal of Urban and Regional Research
'The work represents quality and one cannot find fault with the thorough editing task that has occurred on several layers to bring together so many nationalities and differing standards and approaches to writing.'- Environment and Planning B
'The volume will no doubt be regarded as a "must" for the shelf of every serious planning library.' - Journal of Environmental Planning and Environment, January 2006
'The overwhelming result is a book that is international in scope and one that fills a significant void in the planning literature by providing, in a single source, scholarly work that would be otherwise unattainable on so widespread a basis.' - Regional Studies
"The twelve chapters are of an exceptional quality." -- Canadian Journal of Urban Research
ISBN: 9781138892132
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 544g
384 pages