The Politics and Ideology of Planning

by Tim Marshall

Overview

Planning is a battleground of ideas and interests, perhaps more visibly and continuously than ever before in the UK. These battles play out nationally and at every level, from cities to the smallest neighbourhoods. Marshall goes to the root of current planning models and exposes who is acting for what purposes across these battlegrounds. He examines the ideological structuring of planning and the interplay of political forces which act out conflicting interest positions. This book discusses how structures of planning can be improved and explores how we can generate more effective political engagements in the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447337232
Publisher:	Policy Press
Publication date:	12/09/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	282
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Tim Marshall is Emeritus Professor at Oxford Brookes University.

Table of Contents

Introducing planning, politics and ideology Writing on politics and ideology in planning Ideologies in Britain, with initial linking to planning Planning history, planning reform and politics and ideology Planning expertise and planning law: autonomy from politics and ideology? Ideology and politics in government, central and local Ideology and politics in professions, lobbying, consultancies and pressure groups Communication, the media and deliberation Facets of planning action: heritage, local environment and design Fields of planning action: housing, economy and infrastructure Paths to improving the ideological and political dimensions of planning

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Marshall not only presents a compelling view of key issues in the contemporary planning system, but has outlined key areas of concern for the future. A must-read for students, practitioners and academics alike.” Malcolm Tait, University of Sheffield

"An incisive and critical book spurred by the belief that planning matters enough for us to understand its relationship to politics and ideology properly. It has something to offer all those with a serious interest in planning." Huw Thomas, Cardiff University

“A well-written, timely and insightful book, casting light on the role of politics and ideology in shaping the built and natural environment of the United Kingdom.” Rose Grayston, Create Streets Foundation

Editorial Reviews

Tim Marshall offers ways forward and some guidelines on how to approach a better path of planning that also offers solutions to today’s most burning natural and built environment issues.” Hungarian Geographical Bulletin

From the Publisher

‘’Dazzling in its methodological, conceptual and theoretical scope, the authors provide a compelling critical contribution to criminological analyses of time, space and place. This book is testament to the fact that criminology can be imaginative!’’

University of Bath Yvonne Jewkes

''This is much more than a ‘methodology book’; it re-imagines what criminology might be. I already want to re-read... A book to inspire the novice and long-time criminologist in equal measure.''

Jennifer Fleetwood