Description
| Product ID: | 9781032398501 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Teaching Landscape History |
| Authors: | Author: David Jacques, Robert Holden, Jan Woudstra |
| Page Count: | 236 |
| Subjects: | Theory of architecture, Theory of architecture, Landscape architecture and design, City and town planning: architectural aspects, Urban communities, Human geography, The environment, Urban and municipal planning and policy, Gardens (descriptions, history etc), Landscape art & architecture, City & town planning - architectural aspects, Urban communities, Human geography, The environment, Urban & municipal planning, Gardens (descriptions, history etc) |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Teachers and authors on the history of gardens and landscapes come together in this volume to share ideas on the future of teaching history in landscape architecture departments. Landscape history is changing in content and style to address the issues of today. Experienced teachers and authors on the history of gardens and landscapes come together in this new volume to share ideas on the future of teaching history in departments of landscape architecture, archaeology, geography and allied subjects. Design history remains important, but this volume brings to the fore the increasing importance of environmental history, economic history, landscape history, cultural landscapes, environmental justice and decolonisation, ideas of sustainability and climate change amelioration, which may all be useful in serving the needs of a widening range of students in an increasingly complex world. The main themes include:
This book will be of interest to anyone teaching courses on landscape architecture, urban design, horticulture, garden design, architectural history, cultural geography and more. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-11-29 |