This book reveals the complex interplay of planning ideas and practices between local, national and international levels throughout this century.
The book moves from German 'zoning', the aesthetics of grand urban and landscape design from France and the USA, and the utopian English idea of the 'garden city' through to the dynamism of the Asian tiger cities and the environmental ideology of the late 20th century. It creates an international body of knowledge and expertise.
With case material from major cities in Western Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, this book charts the...
This book reveals the complex interplay of planning ideas and practices between local, national and international levels throughout this century.
Contemporary Issues in Childhood provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the current influences and challenges that surround childhood, families and communities. The text carefully explores the lives of children and young people to make clear the link between this particular demographic and social contexts such as family, community and society. Key theories and concepts are examined in each chapter, using Brofenbrenner's bio-ecological model to highlight the complex and individual nature of child development.
Written by highly...
Contemporary Issues in Childhood provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the current influences and challenges...
Contemporary Issues in Childhood provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the current influences and challenges that surround childhood, families and communities. The text carefully explores the lives of children and young people to make clear the link between this particular demographic and social contexts such as family, community and society. Key theories and concepts are examined in each chapter, using Brofenbrenner's bio-ecological model to highlight the complex and individual nature of child development.
Written by highly...
Contemporary Issues in Childhood provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the current influences and challenges...
