The intersection between geography and law is a critical yet often overlooked element of land-use decisions; with a widespread impact on how societies use the land; water; and biodiversity around them. Land Use and Society; Third Edition is a clear and compelling guide to the role of law in shaping patterns of land use and environmental management. Originally published in 1996 and revised in 2004; this third edition has been updated with data from the 2010 U.S. Census and revised with the input of academics and professors to address the changing issues in land use; policy; and law today.Land Use and Society; Third Edition retains the historical approach of the original text while providing a more concise and topical survey of the evolution of urban land use regulation; from Europe in the Middle Ages through the present day United States. Rutherford Platt examines the ldquo;nuts and boltsrdquo; of land use decision-making in the present day and analyzes key players; including private landowners; local and national governments; and the courts. This third edition is enhanced by a discussion of the current trends and issues in land use; from urban renewal and demographic shifts in cities to the growing influence of local governance in land use management.Land Use and Society; Third Edition is a vital resource for any student seeking to understand the intersection between law; politics; and the natural world. While Platt examines specific rules; doctrines; and practices from an American context; an understanding of the role of law in shaping land use decisions will prove vital for students; policymakers; and land use managers around the world.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Required Reading for SchoolBy WorldtravelerThis book is a required book for a class. It is really interesting the real life examples they use of people in a certain job.The main complaint I have with it; is that in each chapter it all runs together; so sometimes its confusing as to where one "story" ends and another begins0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ZHOU HUAgood seller.thanks0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. good giftBy redrummageI got it for my graduating high school son. His main interests and talents upon exiting high school were math and music. I dont think he has done serious looking at this book; but I do believe it is a good gift and a good reference book for the future. Its hard to know what careers exist when you are only 18.
