Planning in Crisis?: Theoretical Orientations for Architecture and Planning

by Walter Schoenwandt

Overview

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of all the main planning theories and models, while also introducing an innovative new model and a set of tools. Modeled on the theories of Mario Bunge this dynamic new approach allows planners to achieve a better understanding of the complexities involved in the role of planners and their impact on the built environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781409487869
Publisher:	Ashgate Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	11/28/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Professor Walter Schoenwandt is Director, Institute for the Foundations of Planning, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Stuttgart, Germany

Table of Contents

Part I Constructs for the Description of Planning; Chapter 1 Seven Models of Planning; Chapter 2 Towards a Third Generation of Planning Theory; Part II Constructs for the Treatment of Planning Tasks; Chapter 3 The Semiotic Triangle — A Conceptual Tool in Planning;

Editorial Reviews

'Building on a thorough analysis of past theoretical developments, Schoenwandt proposes a new challenging direction in the current debate about planning theory.' Gert de Roo, University of Groningen, The Netherlands 'Planning in Crisis is a welcome addition to the planning literature, providing the reader with a new and creative approach to the interface of philosophy and planning theory. While previous theorists have applied the works of such philosophers as Rawls, Habermas and Rorty to enlighten issues in planning, Professor Schoenwandt applies the works of Mario Bunge, a well-known philosopher of science and social science. This opens up a unique and original path that should be of great interest and relevance to planning students, professors and practitioners alike.' Stan Stein, University of Calgary, Canada

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