Overview
This successful book has been completely revised and updated and is a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of planning rural and urban environments. Introducing general ideas rather than specific practices, the book assumes little prior knowledge and includes concise introductions to the nature and purpose of town planning; wildlife and landscape protection; and pollution control. This edition pays particular attention to the scientific and social scientific background to environmental planning. Specific topics covered include: environmentally-sustainable agriculture; mulit-purpose forestry; the management of designated areas; urban wildlife; land resource evaluation; and environmental impact assessment.
Synopsis
This successful book has been completely revised and updated and is a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of planning rural and urban environments. Introducing general ideas rather than specific practices, the book assumes little prior knowledge and includes concise introductions to the nature and purpose of town planning; wildlife and landscape protection; and pollution control. This edition pays particular attention to the scientific and social scientific background to environmental planning. Specific topics covered include: environmentally-sustainable agriculture; mulit-purpose forestry; the management of designated areas; urban wildlife; land resource evaluation; and environmental impact assessment.
Booknews
Selman (environmental planning, Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education) overviews principles behind the planning of rural and urban environments. Introducing general ideas rather than specific practices, he discusses the nature and purpose of town planning, wildlife and landscape protection, and environmental quality management, assuming little prior knowledge. Individual chapters introduce different approaches to resource planning in the country and city. Specific topics include multipurpose forestry and urban wildlife. This edition pays more attention to the scientific and social scientific background to environmental planning. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)