Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.
In this original approach to the world of planning theory, Robert A. Beauregard cuts across the many different ways to think about planning by organizing them around four core tasks: knowing, engaging, prescribing, and executing. In doing so, Beauregard explores how a basic concern with the relationship between knowledge and action has evolved into a complex discussion of democracy, inclusion, and justice.
Key features include:
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.
In this original approach to the world of planning theory, Robert A. Beauregard cuts across the many different ways to think about planning by organizing them around four core tasks: knowing, engaging, prescribing, and executing. In doing so, Beauregard explores how a basic concern with the relationship between knowledge and action has evolved into a complex discussion of democracy, inclusion, and justice.
Key features include:
Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Knowing 3. Engaging 4. Prescribing 5. Executing 6. Conclusion References Index
Robert A. Beauregard, Professor Emeritus, Columbia University, US
'The ultimate introduction to planning theory by one of its most
prominent voices: selective and demystifying. By outlining a clear
map of relevant theories of knowing, engaging, prescribing and
executing, Beauregard paves the way for very different readers to
advance their understanding of what planning theory is, does and
can do.'
--Davide Ponzini, Politecnico di Milano, Italy'In this book, Robert
A. Beauregard provides a critical review of the developments in
planning theory from the original point of view of how they address
the situated realms of planning practice; how knowledge is gained
and validated in planning, how humans (and non-humans as well) are
engaged in it, how its normative aims are prescribed in a
justifiable manner, and how plans are executed. His eloquent
coverage of the various strands of planning theory, and insights on
bridging the persistent theory-practice gap, make this book an
essential read to academics and practitioners alike.'
--Raine Mäntysalo, Aalto University, Finland'With his customary
clarity, Robert Beauregard has used his encyclopaedic knowledge of
planning theory to provide a completely fresh perspective on
planning practice. In doing so, he has turned most accounts of
planning theory inside out, and put the planner and planning
organisations at the heart of his book. It should find a place on
every planning student's bookshelf.'
--Yvonne Rydin, University College London, UK
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