Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design in the Twentieth Century

by Peter Hall

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Cities of Tomorrow is a critical history of planning in theory and practice in the twentieth century, as well as of the social and economic problems and opportunities that gave rise to it.

A critical history of planning in theory and practice in the twentieth century, as well as of the social and economic problems and opportunities that gave rise to it.
Trenchant, perceptive, global in coverage, this book is an unrivalled account of its crucial subject.
Comprehensively revised to take account of abundant new literature published since its original appearance, and to view the 1990s in historical perspective.
Reviews the development of the modern planning movement over the entire span of the twentieth century.

Customer Reviews

Nice book., 2008-09-30
by L. Ling (Buffalo, NY USA)

You should read this book with the book "Twentieth Century Architecture" and it will give you more clear impression.

Essential Planning History, 2008-09-21
by Daniel Lobo (Washington, DC More often than not.)

A reference classic to approach with a critical eye the history of urban planning. Probably what Peter Hall is most recognized for...

Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design in the Twentieth Century , 2007-04-05
by Fabio Casiroli (italy)

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Good read and study of planning history!, 1999-08-18

My university is using this book as a text as part of our study of Planning History. It is a very good read and is unlike a textbook. Outlines planning history from 1880 to 1980.