Author : Arthur B. Gallion
Publisher : Princeton, N.J. : Van Nostrand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis The Urban Pattern by : Arthur B. Gallion
Download or read book The Urban Pattern written by Arthur B. Gallion and published by Princeton, N.J. : Van Nostrand. This book was released on 1963 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With the same basic philosophy so well received in the first edition, this second edition gives new and added emphasis to the planning function. The revisions are highlighted with an excellent selection of new photographs, and the new census figures are reflected in the presentation. The material in the second edition is considerably more concise and consolidated. New chapters include such important topics as urban renewal and development, new towns, and urban planning as a government function. Features: 1. A wealth of carefully chosen illustrations with extensive and informative captions. 2. A text arrangement that is flexible and adaptable to various academic levels. 3. Arrangement of the book into parts in a manner that permits individual subject treatment. 4. Wide scope and applicability to a variety of fields as a text or reference work. 5. Discussion of contemporary trends in city planning, both in general and in the most important details, with desirable patterns indicated. Although designed to serve as a text and reference book for the student of city growth and planning, the book will also be of special value to professionals. Because of its special chapter and section arrangement, it may be used in a variety of courses in allied fields. It will serve to systematize instruction in the planning field given through departments of architecture, civil engineering, business administration, political science, economics, sociology, and geography. Prerequisites vary according to the level for which the book is used. The authors are indebted to the many who have contributed to the rich sources of information and ideas upon which this book has drawn. We record our sincere gratitude to those who have been quoted and to those from whom illustrations have been obtained." --