The Development of Planning Thought
A Critical Perspective
Published on 27. February 2026
352 pages
978-1-040-85527-0 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1984, The Development of Planning Thought presents a critical and historical perspective on the development of planning. It spotlights the economic, political, and ideological dimensions of planning both in the UK, and through a case study of practice in Edinburgh.
The author introduces students to critical/political economy approaches to planning, and outlines theories of uneven development, the state and ideology, showing how the theories can be applied. The book thus puts students of planning history, urban planning, and planning theory in touch with a literature which had mushroomed in the late 1970s, both in the UK and overseas. Practising planners will find the discussion of contemporary issues such as planning aid and professionalism useful. The case study of planning in Edinburgh will be of value to all those interested in the development of that city.
The author introduces students to critical/political economy approaches to planning, and outlines theories of uneven development, the state and ideology, showing how the theories can be applied. The book thus puts students of planning history, urban planning, and planning theory in touch with a literature which had mushroomed in the late 1970s, both in the UK and overseas. Practising planners will find the discussion of contemporary issues such as planning aid and professionalism useful. The case study of planning in Edinburgh will be of value to all those interested in the development of that city.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
10,72 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-85527-0 (9781040855270)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Book
approx. 02/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€142.50
Not yet published
Person
Cliff Hague, OBE, has been President of CAP (2000-2006) and of the Royal Town Planning Institute (1996). He is Emeritus Professor in Planning and Spatial Development at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. He has been Secretary General of CAP and Chair of Built Environment Forum Scotland.
Content
Part 1: Theories and Planning Preface - References and Notes 1. The production of cities 2. The state response - the development of the British planning system 3. The professional discourse Part 2: Planning Practice Preface - References and Notes 4. The making of the historic city 5. The making of a planning ideology 6. The arrival (and departure) of the expert planner 7. The erosion of legitimacy 8. Control or cleavage - the struggle for the city 9. Theory, practice and professionalism
