EAN: 9780230380028

PLANNING THEORY - PHILIP ALLMENDINGER KARTONIER...

In the 3rd edition of the leading introductory textbook to planning theory  Allmendinger
provides a wide-ranging and up-to-date analysis of planning theories  how these relate to
planning practice  and their significance. Moving away from a linear  chronological model of
progress over time from one paradigm to another  Allmendinger explains how and why different
theories have gained dominance in particular places at particular times  giving the reader a
holistic view of the field of scholarship and to demonstrate the relevance of planning theory
for practise. Planning theory has undergone significant changes in recent decades as new
theories and perspectives have emerged. Allmendigner takes care to detail the historical
evolution of planning theory and the key philosophical issues involved so as enable the reader
to both understand and critique theories as they encounter them. This much revised edition of
Philip Allmendinger's text draws upon both established theories and expandsits scope of current
thinking around neoliberalism  post-colonialism and post-structuralist thinking on politics 
space and scale. This unique approach to planning theory means this is an essential for all
students completing planning theory courses in Urban or Planning studies  at both undergraduate
and postgraduate level.

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