Classic Readings In Urban Planning
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Editor: Jay M. SteinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-08-30
ISBN: 1884829902
Number of pages: 421
Publisher: APA Planners Press
Book Reviews of Classic Readings In Urban Planning
Book Review: Good book painfully marred by errors
Summary: 3 Stars
This text contains many important writings on planning theory. However, the book contains so many errors that it becomes tedious to read and, in some cases, the meaning of the original writing is obscured completely. There is a piece written by John Forester that has a section from one paragraph mistakenly placed within another paragraph, causing that particular portion of Forester's work to make no sense. My recommendation would be to wait for a revised edition. I think it is shameful to publish a text with so many errors--especially when the text is often used in graduate-level courses, where students are often criticized for their own writing errors.
Summary of Classic Readings In Urban Planning
Urban Planning is a broad based field which seeks to apply systematic thinking and innovative knowledge to the problems of both natural and man-made environments. Planning involves using and interpreting government regulatory powers in a comprehensive manner to meet public objectives of balancing urban growth with the protection and preservation of our environments. Realizing that urban planning involves aspects of social policy, transportation, housing, economic development, and the environment, Stein created a text of classic readings that focused on all these areas of urban design. The majority of selected articles were drawn from academic journals, and a brief introduction or overview is provided for each chapter.General Books
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