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Contemporary Urban Planning
John M. Levy
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Description for Contemporary Urban Planning
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Planning is a highly political activity. It is immersed in politics and inseparable from the law. Urban and regional planning decisions often involve large sums of money, both public and private, with the potential to deliver large benefits to some and losses to others. Contemporary Urban Planning, 11e provides students with an unvarnished and in-depth introduction to the historic, economic, political, legal, ideological, and environmental factors affecting urban planning today, and emphasizes the importance of considering who wins and who loses in planning decision making. The extensively revised ... Read more
Planning is a highly political activity. It is immersed in politics and inseparable from the law. Urban and regional planning decisions often involve large sums of money, both public and private, with the potential to deliver large benefits to some and losses to others. Contemporary Urban Planning, 11e provides students with an unvarnished and in-depth introduction to the historic, economic, political, legal, ideological, and environmental factors affecting urban planning today, and emphasizes the importance of considering who wins and who loses in planning decision making. The extensively revised ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138666382
SKU
V9781138666382
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About John M. Levy
John M. Levy is Professor Emeritus at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA, USA.
Reviews for Contemporary Urban Planning
This latest edition of John Levy's book is a must-read for all students interested in cities, towns, suburbs, regions, and their betterment. What distinguishes this volume from others is the comprehensive scope, the accessible style, and the appropriate balance between theory and practice. As usual, I will be using it in my undergraduate class-with great delight! -Sonia A. Hirt, ... Read more