Planning as Political Theatre: Chronicle of Two Megaprojects Foretold (1) (Routledge Focus on Urban Studies)
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- Synopsis
- This book examines two large and highly controversial urban infill projects in two peripheral European capitals—Tirana and Helsinki—through the lens of dramaturgy and political theatre. The authors argue that the planning processes in both cities have been farcical, following the so-called ‘disillusionment arc’ in storytelling—that is, coming to terms with the inevitability of private developments where vast sums of money are at stake and power does not rest with the people. Beyond these case studies, the book introduces the concept of ‘planning distortion’ which blends socio-institutional phenomena such as corruption, neoliberalism, and undemocratisation. It will appeal to planning theorists and readers interested in the European periphery, particularly the Nordics and the Balkans.
- Copyright:
- 2025
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 88 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781040403853
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781003620181, 9781040403679, 9781041026143
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 06/02/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Dorina Pojani and Ranja Hautamäki, The right of Dorina Pojani and Ranja Hautamäki to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies
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- Bookshare Staff
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- This is a copyrighted book.