City and regional planners talk constantly about the things of the world—from highway interchanges and retention ponds to zoning documents and conference rooms—yet most seem to have a poor understanding of the materiality of the world in which they’re immersed. Too often planners treat built forms; weather patterns; plants; animals; or regulatory technologies as passively awaiting commands rather than actively involved in the workings of cities and regions.In the ambitious and provocative Planning Matter; Robert A. Beauregard sets out to offer a new materialist perspective on planning practice that reveals the many ways in which the nonhuman things of the world mediate what planners say and do. Drawing on actor-network theory and science and technology studies; Beauregard lays out a framework that acknowledges the inevitable insufficiency of our representations of reality while also engaging more holistically with the world in all of its diversity—including human and nonhuman actors alike.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book is a tremendous overview of and deep dive ...By CustomerThis book is a tremendous overview of and deep dive into dramaturgy. in particular how it relates to contemporary choreography. Profeta uses her own extensive experience collaborating with the acclaimed Ralph Lemon to talk through the history of dramaturgy and the role of the dramaturg in service of the work (as research source. living memory. sounding board. creative prompt). Much of the writing is drawn from Profetas project journals. and that material is grounded in a scholarly literature review. Ive been thinking about "kinesthetic empathy" and "target culture" and so many other topics continuously since I read it. And despite the focus on dance. the books applications are widespread. (I came to it primarily interested in sound. and in sounds role in other fields such as dance. but also film. among other areas.) At its heart. Profetas book can be thought of as being about the art of collaboration (both one-on-one. and in groups). about the roles we play. the roles we swap. and the work that goes into a successful partnership.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. No problemBy Acquisitions. UNLV LibrariesNo problem
