Traditional approaches to understand space tend to view public space mainly as a shell or container; focussing on its morphological structures and functional uses. That way; its ever-changing meanings; contested or challenged uses have?been largely ignored; as well as the contextual and on-going dynamics between social actors; their cultures; and struggles. The key role of space in enabling spatial opportunities for social action; the fluidity of its social meaning and the changing degree of "publicness" of a space remain unexplored fields of academic inquiry and professional practice. Public Space and Relational Perspectives offers a different understanding of public spaces in the city. The aim of the book is to (re)introduce the lived experiences in public life into the teaching curricula of those academic disciplines which deal with public space and the built environment; such as architecture; planning and urban design; as well as the social sciences. The book presents conceptual; practical and research challenges and brings together findings from activists; practitioners and theorists. The editors provide eight educational challenges that educators can endorse when training future practitioners and researchers to accept and to engage with the social relations that unfold in and through public space. Cover image: KARO*
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great ideas; very user friendlyBy BismillahI got three of the books in the series and they are all very good. The layout is engaging; the projects are inspiring but very doable for all ages. The supply lists are included at the beginning of each project and she gives lots of advice and tips to make the project really interesting for children and adults.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Flat out InspiringBy Kerrie AllacherI got my book in the mail today and for someone who doesnt like to draw or doesnt have an art program at school this might be a joy ride for you! After flipping through this months issue of Martha Stewart Living I opened up my .com box and flipped through this book with no expectations for it at all. With my mind clear with an empty slate being this is my first purchased drawing book I flipped through the pages one by one and read what she wrote for the instructions!! Her words alone inspire you to try the projects that scatter the pages throughout the whole book; and all you have to do is have a pencil; pen; watercolor set or charcoal and youre on your way to a beautiful creation! Its well worth the money; its like Im getting my own art class back in one little book its amazing; its inspiring and it will be a whole lot of good fun and youll be an artist after reading the words on the page.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Nicole M MartinezGreat product. Thank you so much!
