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The Cultured Landscape: Designing the Environment in the 21st Century

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Cultured Landscape: Designing the Environment in the 21st Century
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Sheila Harvey
Edited by Ken Fieldhouse
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159
Category/GenreLandscape art and architecture
ISBN/Barcode 9780419250302
ClassificationsDewey:712
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 36 Halftones, color; 52 Halftones, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Spon Press
Publication Date 15 September 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book poses important philosophical questions about the aims, values and purposes of landscape architecture. The editors, highly regarded in their field, have drawn together a distinguished team of writers who provide unique individual perspectives on contemporary themes from a wide base of knowledge. Altogether, this new international study raises awareness of the landscape and encourages innovative ways of thinking about quality in design.

Reviews

'An ideal starting point for an understanding of the contemporary debates about the role which public landscapes now play in people's lives ... the photographs are very helpful, and give a flavour of contemporary design and masterplanning issues.' -Green Places