Editorial Reviews
Review
'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
About the Author
Robert A. Beauregard, Professor Emeritus, Columbia University, US
博勒加德给了我们一个浓缩的规划理论,这是我们所能得到的最好的。《规划理论高级导论》很好地向读者介绍了过去几十年来在规划和相关学者中发展起来的规划理论、这一论述的不足之处及其对我们知识和理解的贡献。我热烈地推荐给规划教育工作者,作为他们规划理论课程的必读阅读,以及感兴趣的学术同事和反思性专业人士的图书馆。
- - E·R·亚历山大,《规划理论》
“规划理论的最终介绍,由其最突出的声音之一:选择性和去神秘化。通过勾勒出一个清晰的地图,相关的理论知道,从事,规定和执行,博勒加德铺平了道路,非常不同的读者,以促进他们的理解规划理论是什么,做什么,可以做什么。
- Davide Ponzini,米兰理工大学,意大利
在这本书中,罗伯特·A. Beauregard提供了一个批判性的审查的发展规划理论从原来的角度来看,他们如何解决的领域,规划实践;如何获得知识和验证规划,如何人类(以及非人类)参与其中,如何规范的目标是规定在一个合理的方式,以及如何执行计划。他对规划理论的各个方面的雄辩报道,以及对弥合持久的理论与实践差距的见解,使这本书成为学者和实践者的重要读物。
- 芬兰阿尔托大学Raine Mäntysalo
罗伯特·博勒加德以其一贯的清晰度,运用他对规划理论的渊博知识,为规划实践提供了一个全新的视角。在这样做的过程中,他把大部分计划理论的叙述都翻了个底朝天,把计划者和计划组织放在了书的核心位置。它应该在每个规划专业学生的书架上找到一席之地。
- Yvonne Rydin,英国伦敦大学学院
罗伯特·博勒加德将规划理论的许多方面编织成一个连贯的整体。他的书既通俗易懂又博学多才,是进入该领域的学生的理想入门读物。这将是每一个规划理论课程的必要文本。''
- Susan S. Fainstein,美国哈佛大学
在一个熟练的综合,范围广泛,覆盖面全面,博勒加德举行了一面镜子,以规划和规划师与规划理论作为该领域的道德和知识良心的透彻概述。这本书是学生、实践者和理论家努力理解成为一名计划者意味着什么的必读阅读。''
- 罗伯特·W. Lake,Rutgers University,美国
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