European colonisation has marginalised the `first peoples' in industrialised countries such as Australia and Canada. In remote regions, still the homes of large Aboriginal, Indian and Inuit population
Why do some cities grow and expand, while others dwindle and decline? Why is Milwaukee a town of the past, while Minneapolis?St. Paul seems reborn and infused with future dynamism? And what do Milwauk
This book pioneered the concept of townscape. 'Townscape' is the art of giving visual coherence and organization to the jumble of buildings, streets and space that make up the urban environment. It ha
"This introductory-level book of the 'Exploring the Ancient World' series deals with urbanism in six parts of the world. One chapter overviews Mesoamerica and discusses Olmec centers, Monte Albaan, a
Over the past fifty years professional understanding of planning has changed markedly. In the past, planning was primarily described as a technical activity involving data collection, analysis, and sy
The history of urban studies concerning the Islamic world in terms of theme, motif and methodology is the subject of this innovative work. While previous studies have tended to link the cities of the
In his previous books, A Scientist At??The Seashore and Meditations At??Sunset, James Trefil used commonplace??settings in the natural world as a point of departure??for probing the mysteries of natur
The emergence, maturity, and decline of the southern California citrus industry is seen here through the network of citrus worker villages that dotted part of the state's landscape from 1910 to 1960.
The modern city is the nexus of culture, politics, and art. Despite the manifold problems cities face, more and more Americans are abandoning rural areas and relocating to urban centers. By the year 2
Planning is currently a male profession, but an analysis of a century of town planning reveals this to be a new development; women have been central to the planning movement since it began. Women and
"Recommended for all who want to learn about the origins of the contemporary urban crisis." —Library JournalTeaford writes a definitive history of the transformation of "America's heart
Why, Diane Davis asks, has Mexico City, once known as the city of palaces, turned into a sea of people, poverty, and pollution? Through historical analysis of Mexico City, Davis identifies political a
The primary theme of this collection of essays is that the cities' basic problems are poverty and racism and until these concerns are addressed by bringing about racial equality, creating jobs, and in
This book is about Dutch strategic planning. Although the Netherlands is often considered a planner's paradise, it should be realized that it is one that is carefully constructed and maintained by
The focus of this study is on the changing role of local government in city planning. Boston's municipal government holds the primary responsibility for guiding the growth of the city. The city's poli
This book shows you how to combine the best design principles of the past with the technological advances of the present to achieve a more satisfying community environment.Anton Nelessen advocates des
