Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17082 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-01
• Original language: English, German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 576 pages

Review
“Cities of Tomorrow remains the definitive story of modern Euro–American planning. The seamless integration of new information and perspectives in this latest edition reaffirms its status as a classic, compelling and extraordinarily readable synthesis.” Robert Freestone, University of New South Wales

"Peter Hall′s new edition of Cities of Tomorrow is better than ever. With extraordinary skill he weaves the separate strands of planning of the last century into a rich tapestry that vividly displays its intricate links, perceptively portrays the foundations of today′s profession yet cleverly reveals the field′s enduring questions and concerns. To do this in one volume is a work of genius!" Genie Birch, University of Pennsylvania

This classic history of modern urban planning has now been updated for the new century with a third edition. Cities of Tomorrow is an excellent guide to the urban development of the 20th century, and a good platform from which to view the evolution of the 21st. Amanda Huron, Urban Land

The Architectural Review
It's all in this most readable tour de force, which makes a whole series of fascinating connections.

American Planning Association Journal
This is the one book you have to read.

Customer Reviews

A fascinating insight into cities
This is a great book, which explores in a concise and interesting manner, the growth and development of cities around the world. An essential bible for architects, urban designers and planners as well as being an fascinating and inforamative read for people just interested in the various great cities of the world.