The Renewal of Post-War Manchester: Planning, Architecture and the State

The Renewal of Post-War Manchester: Planning, Architecture and the State - Hardcover

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The Renewal of Post-War Manchester: Planning, Architecture and the State - Hardcover

The Renewal of Post-War Manchester: Planning, Architecture and the State - Hardcover

by Richard Brook
$75.55
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Book Overview

by Richard Brook (Author)

A compelling account of the project to transform post-war Manchester, revealing the clash between utopian vision and compromised reality.

Urban renewal in Britain was thrilling in its vision, yet partial and incomplete in its implementation. For the first time, this deep study of a renewal city reveals the complex networks of actors behind physical change and stagnation in post-war Britain.

Using the nested scales of region, city and case-study sites, the book explores the relationships between Whitehall legislation, its interpretation by local government planning officers and the on-the-ground impact through urban architectural projects. Each chapter highlights the connections between policy goals, global narratives and the design and construction of cities.

The Cold War, decolonialisation, rising consumerism and the oil crisis all feature in a richly illustrated account of architecture and planning in post-war Manchester.

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Urban renewal in Britain was thrilling in its vision, yet partial and incomplete in its implementation. For the first time, this deep study of a renewal city reveals the complex networks of actors behind physical change and stagnation in post-war Britain.

Using the nested scales of region, city and case-study sites, the book explores the relationships between Whitehall legislation, its interpretation by local government planning officers and the on-the-ground impact through urban architectural projects. Each chapter highlights the connections between policy goals, global narratives and the design and construction of cities.

The Cold War, decolonialisation, rising consumerism and the oil crisis all feature in a richly illustrated account of architecture and planning in post-war Manchester.

Author Biography

Richard Brook is an architect, historian and Professor in Architecture at Lancaster University. He has dedicated more than two decades to understanding the post-war development of Manchester and cities like it. His core interests lie in the relationships between space, politics and society, as manifested through the built environment.

Number of Pages: 328
Dimensions: 1.13 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 28, 2025
ISBN9781526154972
Author Richard Brook
PublisherManchester University Press
GenreDesign and History
FormatHardcover
PublishedJanuary 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages328
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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