Of Planting and Planning
The making of British colonial cities
Published on 18. November 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
249 pages
978-0-415-51214-5 (ISBN)
Description
The transfer by the British of colonial town planning to the colonies, and the influence such shifts have had on world urbanization, are examined in this thoughtful study. Regulatory tools for planning controls and other management approaches are examined in the light of rapid urban growth in many developing countries.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-51214-5 (9780415512145)
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Content
Introduction. The 'Grand Model' of colonial town planning. `A great workshop': managing trade and labour in the tropical colonies. Race, segregation and Indirect Rule. The rise of the professional town planner. Colonialism and traditional culture. Town planning and decolonization. The colonial legacy. Sources and references. Index