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Great Planning Disasters (Volume 1) (California Series In Urban Development)
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In This Pathology Of Planning, Peter Hall Briskly Recounts The Histories Of Five Great Planning Disasters And Two Neardisasters And Analyzes The Decisions Of The Professional Bureaucrats, Community Activists, And Politicians Involved In The Planning Process. He Draws On An Eclectic Body Of Theory From Political Science, Economics, Ethics, And Longrange Future Forecasting To Suggest Ways To Forestall Such Grand Mistakes In The Future. For This Edition, Hall Has Added A Special Introduction In Which He Reflects Further On The Sequels To These Cautionary Tales And On The Moral Planners And Citizens Should Draw From Them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Great Planning Disasters (Volume 1)'? A: The book explores five significant planning disasters and two near-disasters, analyzing the decisions made by various stakeholders in the planning process.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Great Planning Disasters (Volume 1)' is Peter Hall.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 22, 1982.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Great Planning Disasters (Volume 1)' have? A: The book contains 329 pages.
- Q: What unique perspectives does Peter Hall include in the book? A: Peter Hall incorporates theories from political science, economics, ethics, and long-range future forecasting to analyze planning failures.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in urban planning? A: Yes, the book is suitable for urban planning professionals as it provides insights into planning mistakes and lessons learned.
- Q: Does the book include any new material for this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes a special introduction where Peter Hall reflects on the sequels to the cautionary tales presented.
- Q: What is the significance of the planning disasters discussed in the book? A: The planning disasters serve as cautionary tales, highlighting the moral lessons that planners and citizens should draw from these events.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic studies? A: Yes, it can serve as a valuable reference for academic studies in urban development and planning history.