Bøker av Peter Hall

In this "e;pathology of planning,"e; Peter Hall briskly recounts the histories of five great planning disasters and two near-disasters and analyzes the decisions of the professional bureaucrats, community activists, and politicians involved in the planning process. He draws on an eclectic body of theory from political science, economics, ethics, and long-range future forecasting to suggest ways to forestall such grand mistakes in the future. For this edition, Hall has added a special introduction in which he reflects further on the sequels to these cautionary tales and on the moral planners and citizens should draw from them.

This classic text for students of urban and regional planning, provides an historical overview of the developments and changes in the theory and practice of planning, throughout the entire 20th century.

This book is a response to William Tiptaft's 'Fourteen Reasons for Leaving the Church of England'. Peter Hall offers a candid and respectful letter in response to Tiptaft's reasons.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This charming volume by Peter Hall offers a richly illustrated tour of Winchester, one of England's most historic and picturesque cities. Hall's evocative descriptions of the city's landmarks, architecture, and landscapes transport readers to a bygone era of English history and culture. With rare photographs, maps, and engravings, this book is a must-have for lovers of travel and history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The complete story of the Range Rover in UK Police service from 1971 until the present day. The book covers the history, the markings, the roles and the Range Rovers used by UK Police forces in the last 50 years. The book contains over 300 photographs, most of which have never been seen in print before.

The first comprehensive guide to all the butterflies found in Canada. It contains descriptive individual accounts for 300 butterfly species, including descriptions of early stages of species development, subspecies, and a list of key features.

Inclusive Design is a documentation of the attitudes, values, and practices of property professionals, including developers, surveyors and architects, in responding to the building needs of disabled people.

This is a systematic survey of technopoles, which have become a key feature of national economic development worldwide. Their varying developments are examined critically and guidelines are offered for future management.

The book provides the first substantial analysis of key economic, social and structural issues, that the new London administration needs to deal with.

This is the key book on global urban development at the start of the twenty-first century. It systematically reviews the main scenarios for the first 25 years of the twenty-first century and outlines an action plan to meet likely problems.

This book provides an introduction to decision analytic cost-effectiveness modelling, giving the theoretical and practical knowledge required to design and implement analyses that meet the methodological standards of health technology assessment organisations.

A review of unequal education in the US and the current options for change, which places special emphasis on African American children and education.

A fresh 21st century urban phenomenon is emerging: the networked polycentric mega-city region. This book describes and analyses eight such regions in North West Europe. It shows how businesses interrelate and communicate in geographical space - within each region, between them, and with the wider world.

The second revised edition from Oberon Books. The autobiography of Sir Peter Hall.

The "Heinemann Plays" series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. Many have large casts and an equal mix of boy and girl parts. This dramatization of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" comes with lyrics by Adrian Mitchell and music by Richard Peaslee.