Planning - Human Geography Books

New and Published Books

1. Urban Spaces in Japan

   Cultural and Social Perspectives

   Edited by Christoph Brumann, Evelyn Schulz

   Series: Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies

   Urban Spaces in Japan explores the workings of power, money and the public interest in the planning and design of Japanese space. Through a set of vivid case studies of well-known Japanese cities including Tokyo, Kobe, and Kyoto, this book examines the potential of civil society in contemporary...

   Published May 15th 2012 by Routledge
2. Agricultural Development in China and Africa

   A Comparative Analysis

   By Li Xiaoyun, Qi Gubo, Tang Lixia, Zhao Lixia, Jin Leshan, Guo Zhanfeng, Wu Jin

   Many African countries are increasingly interested in learning from China's experiences in achieving effective agricultural development. The Chinese government and academic community are also keen to share experiences and lessons with Africa. China made agriculture one of its development assistance...

   Published April 26th 2012 by Routledge
3. Impact Evaluation of Infrastructure Interventions

   Edited by Henrik Hansen, Ole Winckler Andersen, Howard White

   The focus on results in development agencies has led to increased focus on impact evaluation to demonstrate the effectiveness of development programmes. This book illustrates the broad range of methods available for counterfactual analysis of infrastructure programmes such as establishment,...

   Published April 11th 2012 by Routledge
4. An Anatomy of Sprawl

   Planning and Politics in Britain

   By Nicholas A. Phelps

   Series: RTPI Library Series

   Despite the combined efforts of British planners, politicians, the public and interest groups, the ‘Solent City’ stands as one of a number of instances of a peculiar instance of urban sprawl – muted, and slow to emerge – yet produced paradoxically by very strong interests in promoting conservation...

   Published February 19th 2012 by Routledge
5. Asian Perspectives on Water Policy

   Edited by Cecilia Tortajada, Asit Biswas

   Asian countries are not homogenous. They are in different stages of social and economic development, with cultural conditions and institutional and legal frameworks varying from one country to another. Therefore, how water can be successfully managed differs from one country to another. The book...

   Published February 6th 2012 by Routledge
6. Community Visioning Programs

   Processes and Outcomes

   Edited by Norman Walzer, Gisele Hamm

   Series: Community Development Research and Practice Series

   Community visioning is key in helping local public officials and community leaders create a flourishing future for their cities, and is essential for the effective planning and implementation of these strategies. Visioning involves collaborative goal setting to motivate actions – of planners,...

   Published January 23rd 2012 by Routledge
7. Automobility in Transition?

   A Socio-Technical Analysis of Sustainable Transport

   Edited by Frank W. Geels, René Kemp, Geoff Dudley, Glenn Lyons

   Series: Routledge Studies in Sustainability Transitions

   Is the automobility regime experiencing a transition towards sustainability? To answer that question, this book investigates stability and change in contemporary transport systems. It makes a socio-technical analysis of transport systems, exploring the strategies and beliefs of crucial actors...

   Published December 20th 2011 by Routledge
8. China and Europe

   The Implications of the Rise of China for European Space

   Edited by Klaus Kunzmann, Willy A Schmid, Martina Koll-Schretzenmayr

   Series: Regions and Cities

   What are the likely long-term implications of this shift to Asia for the cities and regions of Europe? To just ‘wait and see’ cannot be the response, nor the hope that the attractiveness of Asia will diminish over time and that the economic growth will slow down. Will Europe be able to retain its...

   Published December 14th 2011 by Routledge
9. Tourism, Regional Development and Public Policy

   Edited by Nese Kumral, A Özlem Önder

   The tourism industry, as one of the main drivers of creative economy, gains more importance in growth policies both at national and regional levels. However traditional tourism destinations now face a more competitive environment, for an increased number of possible destinations have emerged. This...

   Published December 13th 2011 by Routledge
10. Planning, Markets and Rural Housing

    Edited by Nick Gallent

    This book analyses the key forces affecting the affordability of rural homes in Britain and the changing shape of housing markets. It takes as its starting point, demographic trends impacting upon rural communities and upon market dynamics. From this point, it explores consequent patterns of...

    Published November 29th 2011 by Routledge