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The Short Guide to Urban Policy (Paperback, New): Claire Edwards, Rob Imrie The Short Guide to Urban Policy (Paperback, New)
Claire Edwards, Rob Imrie
R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With an ever increasing proportion of the world's population inhabiting urban environments, the management of cities remains a perennial challenge for governments and policymakers. This concise, but wide-ranging text makes sense of the multiple ways in which urban issues and problems have been defined and addressed in different places at different times. From initiatives that focus on social tensions within the urban realm, to those which seek to develop cities as economic entities, the book provides an accessible discussion and critique of some of the key approaches that have characterised urban policy across the globe. Providing case studies of urban policy actions, explanations of key concepts, and succinct chapter summaries, this unique introductory text is invaluable reading for both students and practitioners who are new to the area of urban policy, and who wish to understand and assess policy responses to the challenges posed by urban living and lifestyles.

Sustainable London? - The Future of a Global City (Hardcover): Rob Imrie, Loretta Lees Sustainable London? - The Future of a Global City (Hardcover)
Rob Imrie, Loretta Lees
R2,319 Discovery Miles 23 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How is London responding to social and economic crises, and to the challenges of sustaining its population, economy and global status? Sustainable development discourse has come to permeate different policy fields, including transport, housing, property development and education. In this exciting book, authors highlight the uneven impacts and effects of these policies in London, including the creation of new social and economic inequalities. The contributors seek to move sustainable city debates and policies in London towards a progressive, socially just future that advances the public good. The book is essential reading for urban practitioners and policy makers, and students in social, urban and environmental geography, sociology and urban studies.

The Knowledge Business - The Commodification of Urban and Housing Research (Paperback): Chris Allen The Knowledge Business - The Commodification of Urban and Housing Research (Paperback)
Chris Allen; Rob Imrie
R1,385 Discovery Miles 13 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides a critique of the knowledge business, and describes and evaluates its different manifestations in, and impacts on, the university sector. Its focus is the social sciences and, in particular, housing and urban studies. Drawing on a wide range of experiences, both in the UK and elsewhere, it illustrates the changing management of the academy, and the development, by university managers, of instruments or techniques of control to ensure that academics are disciplined in ways that are commensurate with achieving commercial goals. The individual chapters highlight the different ways in which the academy is being put to work for commercial gain, and they evaluate how far the public service ethos of the universities is coming apart in a context in which what is to be serviced is increasingly a private clientele defined by their 'ability to pay'. The Knowledge Business examines the contradictions and tensions associated with these processes, highlighting the implications for the academic labour process, and the future of the academy.

Concrete Cities - Why We Need to Build Differently (Hardcover): Rob Imrie Concrete Cities - Why We Need to Build Differently (Hardcover)
Rob Imrie
R2,305 Discovery Miles 23 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This accessible critique of urban construction reimagines city development and life in an era of unprecedented building. Exploring the proliferation of building and construction, Imrie sets out its many degrading impacts on both people and the environment. Using examples from around the world, he illustrates how construction is motivated by economic and political ideologies rather than actual need, and calls for a more sensitive, humane and nature-focused culture of construction. This compelling book calls for radical changes to city living and environments by building less, but better.

The Knowledge Business - The Commodification of Urban and Housing Research (Hardcover, New Ed): Chris Allen The Knowledge Business - The Commodification of Urban and Housing Research (Hardcover, New Ed)
Chris Allen; Rob Imrie
R4,939 Discovery Miles 49 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides a critique of the knowledge business, and describes and evaluates its different manifestations in, and impacts on, the university sector. Its focus is the social sciences and, in particular, housing and urban studies. Drawing on a wide range of experiences, both in the UK and elsewhere, it illustrates the changing management of the academy, and the development, by university managers, of instruments or techniques of control to ensure that academics are disciplined in ways that are commensurate with achieving commercial goals. The individual chapters highlight the different ways in which the academy is being put to work for commercial gain, and they evaluate how far the public service ethos of the universities is coming apart in a context in which what is to be serviced is increasingly a private clientele defined by their 'ability to pay'. The Knowledge Business examines the contradictions and tensions associated with these processes, highlighting the implications for the academic labour process, and the future of the academy.

Accessible Housing - Quality, Disability and Design (Paperback, New Ed): Rob Imrie Accessible Housing - Quality, Disability and Design (Paperback, New Ed)
Rob Imrie
R2,370 Discovery Miles 23 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book considers the interrelationships between disability and housing design with a focus on the role of policy in addressing the housing needsof disabled people. The book will set out some of the broader debates about the nature of housing, quality and design: in what ways is domestic design and architecture implicated in inhibiting or facilitating mobility and movement of people; what is the nature of government regulation and policy in relation to the design of home environments. To date there is little or no knowledge about the range of approaches to accessible design in housing nor how far policies and practices are adequate or not in creating accessible home environments. This book will go some way to address this shortfall in knowledge.

Inclusive Design - Designing and Developing Accessible Environments (Hardcover): Rob Imrie, Peter Hall Inclusive Design - Designing and Developing Accessible Environments (Hardcover)
Rob Imrie, Peter Hall
R4,475 Discovery Miles 44 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The reality of the built environment for disabled people is one of social, physical and attitudinal barriers which prevent their ease of mobility, movement and access. In the United Kingdom, most homes cannot be accessed by wheelchair, while accessible transport is the exception rather than the rule. Pavements are littered with street furniture, while most public and commercial buildings provide few design features to permit disabled people ease of access. Inclusive Design is a documentation of the attitudes, values and practices of property professionals, including developers, surveyors and architects, in responding to the building needs of disabled people. It looks at the way in which pressure for accessible building design is influencing the policies and practices of property companies and professionals, with a primary focus on commercial developments in the UK. The book also provides comments on, and references to, other countries, particularly Sweden, New Zealand, and the USA.

Concrete Cities - Why We Need to Build Differently (Paperback): Rob Imrie Concrete Cities - Why We Need to Build Differently (Paperback)
Rob Imrie
R737 R630 Discovery Miles 6 300 Save R107 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This accessible critique of urban construction reimagines city development and life in an era of unprecedented building. Exploring the proliferation of building and construction, Imrie sets out its many degrading impacts on both people and the environment. Using examples from around the world, he illustrates how construction is motivated by economic and political ideologies rather than actual need, and calls for a more sensitive, humane and nature-focused culture of construction. This compelling book calls for radical changes to city living and environments by building less, but better.

Regenerating London - Governance, Sustainability and Community in a Global City (Paperback, New): Rob Imrie, Loretta Lees, Mike... Regenerating London - Governance, Sustainability and Community in a Global City (Paperback, New)
Rob Imrie, Loretta Lees, Mike Raco
R1,634 Discovery Miles 16 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Regenerating London explores latest thinking on urban regeneration in one of the fastest changing world cities. Engaging with social, economic, and political structures of cities, it highlights paradoxes and contradictions in urban policy and offers an evaluation of the contemporary forms of urban redevelopment.

Regenerating London - Governance, Sustainability and Community in a Global City (Hardcover, New): Rob Imrie, Loretta Lees, Mike... Regenerating London - Governance, Sustainability and Community in a Global City (Hardcover, New)
Rob Imrie, Loretta Lees, Mike Raco
R5,546 Discovery Miles 55 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Regenerating London explores latest thinking on urban regeneration in one of the fastest changing world cities. Engaging with social, economic, and political structures of cities, it highlights paradoxes and contradictions in urban policy and offers an evaluation of the contemporary forms of urban redevelopment.

Accessible Housing - Quality, Disability and Design (Hardcover): Rob Imrie Accessible Housing - Quality, Disability and Design (Hardcover)
Rob Imrie
R4,642 Discovery Miles 46 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book considers the interrelationships between disability and housing design with a focus on the role of policy in addressing the housing needs of disabled people. The book will set out some of the broader debates about the nature of housing, quality and design: in what ways are domestic design and architecture implicated in inhibiting or facilitating mobility and movement of people? What is the nature of government regulation and policy in relation to the design of home environments? This book addresses these questions, and brings a range of approaches to accessible design in housing to the forefront of debate, assessing how far policies and practices are equal to the challenge of creating accessible and desirable home environments.

Inclusive Design - Designing and Developing Accessible Environments (Paperback): Peter Hall, Rob Imrie Inclusive Design - Designing and Developing Accessible Environments (Paperback)
Peter Hall, Rob Imrie
R4,027 Discovery Miles 40 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


The reality of the built environment for disabled people is one of social, physical and attitudinal barriers which prevent their ease of mobility, movement and access. In the United Kingdom, most homes cannot be accessed by wheelchair, while accessible transport is the exception rather than the rule. Pavements are littered with street furniture, while most public and commercial buildings provide few design features to permit disabled people ease of access.
Inclusive Design is a documentation of the attitudes, values and practices of property professionals, including developers, surveyors and architects, in responding to the building needs of disabled people. It looks at the way in which pressure for accessible building design is influencing the policies and practices of property companies and professionals, with a primary focus on commercial developments in the UK. The book also provides comments on, and references to, other countries, particularly Sweden, New Zealand, and the USA.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203362500

Sustainable London? - The Future of a Global City (Paperback): Rob Imrie, Loretta Lees Sustainable London? - The Future of a Global City (Paperback)
Rob Imrie, Loretta Lees
R951 Discovery Miles 9 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How is London responding to social and economic crises, and to the challenges of sustaining its population, economy and global status? Sustainable development discourse has come to permeate different policy fields, including transport, housing, property development and education. In this exciting book, authors highlight the uneven impacts and effects of these policies in London, including the creation of new social and economic inequalities. The contributors seek to move sustainable city debates and policies in London towards a progressive, socially just future that advances the public good. The book is essential reading for urban practitioners and policy makers, and students in social, urban and environmental geography, sociology and urban studies.

Transforming Buyer-Supplier Relations - Japanese-Style Industrial Practices in a Western Context (Paperback, 1st ed. 1992):... Transforming Buyer-Supplier Relations - Japanese-Style Industrial Practices in a Western Context (Paperback, 1st ed. 1992)
Jonathan Morris, Rob Imrie
R1,606 Discovery Miles 16 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This study analyses the shift in the relationship between large and smaller firms from confrontation and conflict, to cooperation and mutual assistance. It charts the pace of the adaption of Japanese style buyer-supplier relations in North American and Western European organizations.

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