Author Description

Peter Hall’s Seminal Cities Of Tomorrow Remains Anunrivalled Account Of The History Of Planning In Theory Andpractice, As Well As Of The Social And Economic Problems Andopportunities That Gave Rise To It. Now Comprehensively Revised,the Fourth Edition Offers A Perceptive, Critical, And Globalhistory Of Urban Planning And Design Throughout Thetwentieth-century And Beyond. A Revised And Updated Edition Of This Classic Text From One Ofthe Most Notable Figures In The Field Of Urban Planning Anddesign Offers An Incisive, Insightful, And Unrivalled Critical Historyof Planning In Theory And Practice, As Well As Of The Underlyingsocio-economic Challenges And Opportunities Comprehensively Revised To Take Account Of Abundant Newresearch Published Over The Last Decade Reviews The Development Of The Modern Planning Movement Overthe Entire Span Of The Twentieth-century And Beyond Draws On Global Examples Throughout, And Weaves Theauthor’s Own Fascinating Experiences Into The Text Toillustrate This Authoritative Story Of Urban Growth