Key Concepts in Planning

Informationen zum Autor Gavin Parker is Professor in Planning at the University of Reading.  Joe Doak is Professor of Urban Planning & Development at the University of Reading.  Klappentext "I have been looking for a book which does this for ages! It provides a clear explanation of the different elements and concepts which underpin how the planning system works and which are fundamental to the operation of the UK system. It also provides good guidance on further reading. A real assett to anyone wanting to understand the nature of planning in the UK"- Dr Catherine Hammond, Architecture and Planning, Sheffield Hallam UniversityKey Concepts in Planning forms part of an innovative set of companion texts for the human geography sub-disciplines. Organized around 19 short essays, the book provides a cutting edge introduction to the central concepts that define contemporary research in planning. Involving detailed and expansive discussions, the text includes: An introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field. 18 key concept entries with comprehensive explanations, definitions and evolutions of the subject. Detailed suggested further reading for each concept discussed.It is an ideal companion text for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students in planning, and covers the expected staples of the discipline in an accessible style. Zusammenfassung Dedicated to the study of spatial planning! this book offers detailed discussions of key concepts within this multi-disciplinary field! covering areas such as sustainability! public interests! mobility! property rights and community. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Plan and Planning Sustainability and Sustainable Development Networks Systems and Complexity Hierarchy Implementation Designations Public Interest and Interests Negotiation Mobility and Accessibility Rights and Property Rights Place and Sense of Place Community Capital Externalities and Impacts Competitiveness Amenity Development ...

Product details

• Authors: Joe Doak, Doak Joe, Gavin Parker, Gavin Doak Parker, Gavin/ Doak Parker, Parker Gavin
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.07.2012
• EAN: 9781847870766
• ISBN: 978-1-84787-076-6
• No. of pages: 296
• Series: Key Concepts in Human Geography; Key Concepts in Human Geograph; Key Concepts in Human Geography; Key Concepts in Human Geograph
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Regional Planning, Regional & area planning, Human Geography, Regional and area planning