Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design in the Twentieth Century - Tapa dura

"Cities of Tomorrow remains the definitive story of modern Euro-American planning. The seamless integration of new information and perspectives in this latest edition reaffirms its status as a classic, compelling and extraordinarily readable synthesis." Professor Robert Freestone, University of New South Wales "Peter Hall's new edition of Cities of Tomorrow is better than ever. With extraordinary skill he weaves the separate strands of planning of the last century into a rich tapestry that vividly displays its intricate links, perceptively portrays the foundations of today's profession yet cleverly reveals the field's enduring questions and concerns. To do this in one volume is a work of genius!" Professor Genie Birch, University of Pennsylvania ""Cities of Tomorrow" remains the definitive story of modern Euro-American planning. The seamless integration of new information and perspectives in this latest edition reaffirms its status as a classic, compelling and extraordinarily readable synthesis." "Professor Robert Freestone, University of New South Wales" "Peter Hall's new edition of "Cities of Tomorrow" is better than ever. With extraordinary skill he weaves the separate strands of planning of the last century into a rich tapestry that vividly displays its intricate links, perceptively portrays the foundations of today's profession yet cleverly reveals the field's enduring questions and concerns. To do this in one volume is a work of genius!" "Professor Genie Birch, University of Pennsylvania"

This volume sets out to provide a critical history of planning in theory and practice throughout the world in the 20th century. This edition covers developments in the late 1980s and 1990s: the architect has re-emerged as an international figure, and the role of planning has been restored - at least in part - in North America, Europe and elsewhere. The problem of the underclass has, as the author forecast it would, become acute. These and other crucial developments are covered in two extensive new chapters. In addition, the author has taken the opportunity to up-date content and references throughout the book.