Synopsis "Landscapes in History, 2nd Edition (One Volume)"
The definitive, one-stop reference to the history of landscapearchitecture-now expanded and revisedThis revised edition of Landscapes in History features for thefirst time new information-rarely available elsewhere in theliterature-on landscape architecture in India, China, SoutheastAsia, and Japan. It also expands the discussion of the modernperiod, including current North American planning and designpractices.This unique, highly regarded book traces the development oflandscape architecture and environmental design from prehistory tomodern times-in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.It covers the many cultural, political, technological, andphilosophical issues influencing land use throughout history,focusing not only on design topics but also on the environmentalimpact of human activity. Landscape architects, urban planners, andstudents of these disciplines will find here:* The most comprehensive, in-depth, and up-to-date overview of thesubject* Hundreds of stunning photographs and design illustrations* A scholarly yet accessible treatment, drawing on the latestresearch in archaeology, geography, and other disciplines* The authors' own firsthand observations and travelexperiences* Insight into the evolution of landscape architecture as adiscipline* Useful chapter summaries and bibliographies
