Planning Theory for Practitioners

This book is recommended reading for planners preparing to take the AICP exam. In this new book, the author bridges the gap between theory and practice. The author describes an original approach-Feedback Strategy-that builds on the strengths of previous planning theories with one big difference: it not only acknowledges but welcomes politics-the bogeyman of real-world planning. Don’t hold your nose or look the other way, the author advises planners, but use politics to your own advantage. The author admits that most of the time planning theory doesn’t have much to do with planning practice. These ideas rooted in the planner’s real world are different. This strategy employs everyday poltiical processes to advance planning, trusts planners’ personal values and professional ethics, and depends on their ability to help clients articulate a vision. This volume will encourage not only veteran planners searching for a fresh approach, but also students and recent graduates dismayed by the gap between academic theory and actual practice.Additional ISBNs9780367330118, 9781351179454, 9781351177733, 9781351176873, 9781884829598, 9781138487291Planning Theory for Practitioners 1st Edition is written by Michael P. Brooks and published by Routledge. ISBNs for Planning Theory for Practitioners are 9781351178594, 1351178598 and the print ISBNs are 9781884829604, 1884829600. Additional ISBNs include 9780367330118, 9781351179454, 9781351177733, 9781351176873, 9781884829598, 9781138487291.