The Politics of Street Trees (Hardcover)

This book focuses on the politics of street trees and the institutions, actors and processes that govern their planning, planting and maintenance. This is an innovative approach which is particularly important in the context of mounting environmental and societal challenges and reveals a huge amount about the nature of modern life, social change and political conflict. The work first provides different historical perspectives on street trees and politics, celebrating diversity in different cultures. A second section discusses street tree values, policy and management, addressing more contemporary issues of their significance and contribution to our environment, both physically and philosophically. It explores cultural idiosyncrasies and those from the point of view of political economy, particularly challenging the neo-liberal perspectives that continue to dominate political narratives. The final section provides case studies of community engagement, civil action and governance. International case studies bring together contrasting approaches in areas with diverging political directions or intentions, the constraints of laws and the importance of people power. By pursuing an interdisciplinary approach this book produces an information base for academics, practitioners, politicians and activists alike, thus contributing to a fairer political debate that helps to promote more democratic environments that are sustainable, equitable, comfortable and healthier.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2022
First published:	2022
Editors:	Jan Woudstra • Camilla Allen
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-51629-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities
LSN:	0-367-51629-2
Barcode:	9780367516291

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