On Books and Book Reviews in Planning.

The article examines the continuing importance of books and academic journal book reviews in the field of planning, despite challenges such as shorter attention spans and the rise of social media commentary. It argues that books remain essential for making broad arguments, shaping discourse, and pos...

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Publicado en:Journal of the American Planning Association Vol. 92; no. 3; pp. 357 - 360
Autor principal: Millard-Ball, Adam
Formato: Editorial
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2026
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