We develop an evolutionary perspective on spatial planning to investigate the potential
contributions of design approaches to the coordination of spatial organization. After a re …

In this article, we present a perspective on the interaction between formal and informal
institutions in spatial planning in which they transform each other continuously, in processes …

We investigate the impact of performances of failure in nature conservation by means of a
detailed reconstruction of the implementation of European Union conservation directives in …

In this paper we analyse the role and reception of poststructuralist perspectives on power in
planning since the 1990s, and then ask whether a renewed encounter with the works of …

Protected areas and adjacent landscapes are increasingly being viewed as integrated. A
more general awareness is emerging of the relevance of collectively managed landscapes …

This book offers a unique perspective on rural development, by discussing the most
influential perspectives and rendering their risks and benefits visible. The authors do not …

Returning to normalcy or a scene of stability is always a political goal for the states battling
the scene of continuous violent conflicts. Yet, the notion of normalcy can be a mirage or …

We start out from the premise of a continued need for policy integration to address both
economic and environmental issues in society, arguing that spatial planning is a privileged …

A mega-event is an open socioeconomic system characterized by massive budget demands
and multiple types of subprojects and their complex interrelationships. Although a mega …

In this article we investigate the value and utility of Machiavelli's work for Community-Based
Natural Resource Management (CBNRM). We made a selection of five topics derived from …