The professional discourse
Abstract
‘Planner-bashing’ has been one of Britain’s few growth industries in recent years. The golden age, in which the planners of the new Jerusalem achieved an exalted status, was short-lived. Accusations of bureaucratic interference were bolstered by waves of popular discontent, as the refashioned city of late capitalism began to emerge from the comprehensive development areas. Given this turbulence, a monumental self-esteem would have been necessary to prevent planners under-taking some reassessment of the nature and content of their practice.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies
Discourse Analysis in Language Studies
Innovative Education and Learning Practices
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 96–119
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter