Overview

The Politics and Ideology of Planning combines analysis of ideological grounding of planning with the day-to-day realities of planning politics in the UK, providing a historical backdrop and exposing who is acting for what purposes in the battlegrounds of planning today.  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, exploring how we can generate more effective political engagements in the future.

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Author:   Tim Marshall
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Policy Press
ISBN:  

9781447337201

ISBN 10:   1447337204
Pages:   282
Publication Date:   09 December 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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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

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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

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

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Tim Marshall is Emeritus Professor at Oxford Brookes University.

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