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Approaches to sustainable land use planning have evolved in two discreet directions. One is process-oriented that develops community-wide consensus on the problems and definitions of progress. The other is more technology driven and uses planning support systems (PSS) to identify issues and manage complex information. While process-oriented approaches help garner communal support in determining a future vision, it may be cumbersome its ability to test alternative futures and impacts. A technologically based approach helps to codify issues and process information, but requires more rigorous...

A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day.

• Traces each period of Japanese history to reveal the complex and often controversial histories of Japanese Buddhists and their unfolding narratives
• Examines relevant social, political, and transcultural contexts, and places an emphasis on Japanese Buddhist discourses and material culture
• Addresses the increasing competition between Buddhist, Shinto, and Neo-Confucian...

A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day.

• Traces each period of Japanese history to reveal the complex and often controversial histories of Japanese Buddhists and their unfolding narratives
• Examines relevant social, political, and transcultural contexts, and places an emphasis on Japanese Buddhist discourses and material culture
• Addresses the increasing competition between Buddhist, Shinto, and Neo-Confucian...