Bücher von Patsy Healey

A major new introduction to planning by one of the leading figures in the field. This text goes beyond description of planning's central ideas and practices to stress the importance of its potential to improve the quality of life in the 21st century.

This book, originally published in 1988, provides an account of an analysis of British planning in practice, as observed through empirical research including a range of case studies.

Develops important relational and institutionalist approaches to policy analysis and planning, of relevance to those with an interest in cities and urban areas. Useful for students, social scientists and policy makers, this book offers concepts and detailed cases of interest to those involved in policy development and management.