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An introduction to regional planning : concepts, theory and practice / John Glasson

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London, United Kingdom : Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., c1978Edition: Second editionDescription: 421 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9780091337506
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HT 395 .G53 1978
Contents:
Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Acknowledgments -- Part One. The Conceptual Basis of regional Planning: 1. The context of regional planning -- 2. The region in regional planning -- Part Two. The analysis of regions: 3. The regional framework -- 4. Regional change-short run -- 5. Regional growth-long run -- 6. The location of industry -- 7. The spatial structure of regions -- 8. Growth pole theory -- Part Three: The Practice of regional planning: 9. Inter-regional planning in the United Kingdom -- 10. Intra-regional planning in the United Kingdom -- 11. UK regional planning-institutional environment and reform -- 12. Regional planning in a European country -- Conclusion: retrospect and prospect -- Appendix -- Index.
Summary: This book is intended as a general and introductory text in regional planning, particularly oriented to the United Kingdom context. It seeks to provide an insight into the nebulous subject, attempting to integrate the various aspects into a systematic framework. As such, the aim is to avoid the narrow specialist approach yet provide sufficient depth into regional analysis and practice necessary for a meaningful understanding of the subject area.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Architecture General Circulation Architecture GC HT 395 .G53 1978 c.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000008487
Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Architecture General Circulation Architecture GC HT 395 .G53 1978 c.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.2 Available NULIB000009174
Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Architecture General Circulation Architecture GC HT 395 .G53 1978 c.3 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.3 Available NULIB000017471

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Acknowledgments -- Part One. The Conceptual Basis of regional Planning: 1. The context of regional planning -- 2. The region in regional planning -- Part Two. The analysis of regions: 3. The regional framework -- 4. Regional change-short run -- 5. Regional growth-long run -- 6. The location of industry -- 7. The spatial structure of regions -- 8. Growth pole theory -- Part Three: The Practice of regional planning: 9. Inter-regional planning in the United Kingdom -- 10. Intra-regional planning in the United Kingdom -- 11. UK regional planning-institutional environment and reform -- 12. Regional planning in a European country -- Conclusion: retrospect and prospect -- Appendix -- Index.

This book is intended as a general and introductory text in regional planning, particularly oriented to the United Kingdom context. It seeks to provide an insight into the nebulous subject, attempting to integrate the various aspects into a systematic framework. As such, the aim is to avoid the narrow specialist approach yet provide sufficient depth into regional analysis and practice necessary for a meaningful understanding of the subject area.

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