Lewis Mumford and the Ecological Region: The Politics of Planning (Critical Perspectives)

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pp. x 230. “Well known for his column in ‘The New Yorker’, Lewis Mumford is widely regarded as the foremost urban critic of this century. Through historical and theoretical perspectives, author Mark Luccarelli traces the development of Mumford’s thought on regional planning focusing on his pioneering concept of an ecologically-based region and shows how he attempted to turn his ideas into reality through the Regional Planning Association of America (RPAA). This informative book also demonstrates how Mumford’s ideas remain extraordinarily relevant and valuable to today’s urban problems.”

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ISBN 1572302283
ISBN13 9781572302280
Number of pages 230
Original Title Lewis Mumford and the Ecological Region: The Politics of Planning (Critical Perspectives)
Published Date 1995
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dj
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New York
Edition First Edition
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pp. x 230. “Well known for his column in ‘The New Yorker’, Lewis Mumford is widely regarded as the foremost urban critic of this century. Through historical and theoretical perspectives, author Mark Luccarelli traces the development of Mumford’s thought on regional planning focusing on his pioneering concept of an ecologically-based region and shows how he attempted to turn his ideas into reality through the Regional Planning Association of America (RPAA). This informative book also demonstrates how Mumford’s ideas remain extraordinarily relevant and valuable to today’s urban problems.”

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Weight 0.85 kg