This book provides an overview of recent developments and applications of the Land Use Scanner model; which has been used in spatial planning for well over a decade. Internationally recognized as among the best of its kind; this versatile model can be applied at a national level for trend extrapolation; scenario studies and optimization; yet can also be employed in a smaller-scale regional context; as demonstrated by the assortment of regional case studies included in the book. Alongside these practical examples from the Netherlands; readers will find discussion of more theoretical aspects of land-use models as well as an assessment of various studies that aim to develop the Land-Use Scanner model further. Spanning the divide between the abstractions of land-use modelling and the imperatives of policy making; this is a cutting-edge account of the way in which the Land-Use Scanner approach is able to interrogate a spectrum of issues that range from climate change to transportation efficiency. Aimed at planners; researchers and policy makers who need to stay abreast of the latest advances in land-use modelling techniques in the context of planning practice; the book guides the reader through the applications supported by current instrumentation. It affords the opportunity for a wide readership to benefit from the extensive and acknowledged expertise of Dutch planners; who have originated a host of much-used models.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Best book on landscape photography for new or experienced photographersBy WinterI was not sure what to expect with a book such as this but was pleasantly surprised. Jeanine Leech takes a slightly different approach with not only an emphasis on twilight and golden hour shooting but does an exceptional job of illustrating the value with many pictures taken of the same areas as the sun rises or sets to show how different the scene becomes in what is often a matter of minutes.The writing and illustrations and organization place this book above all others for the beginning or novice photographer and it also provides insights for even experienced photographers that provide a fresh perspective. I have a bookcase full of books on photography in general and landscape photography and none are as well written and illustrated as this one. Most photographers have very limited writing skills and Jeanine is a notable exception. There is also none of the fluff or page filler material found in so many books on photography and the image quality and printing quality are exceptionally good. Sad to see but many time the printing quality and paper used is so bad as to negate any value from them in illustrating a point by the author.Jeanine also is unusual in using the lowest possible ISO setting and the smallest possible aperture setting and then using a cable release to compensate for what are very long exposure times. Seeing this approach taken to the extreme is something I found very different and also very enlightening. I cannot take this extreme approach in all situations with my 36MP camera as diffraction is more pronounced with it but I will be nonetheless doing a lot more shooting at the smallest possible aperture as well as at f8 to f11 so I have images to evaluate later. With no film or processing costs it costs nothing to experiment.I have been taking pictures for fun and professionally for many years and I found this book to be valuable. It is also a terrific book for novice photographers as Jeanine provides the best explanation of the impact of shutter speed; aperture; and ISO as well as variation in the light for a scene throughout the day that I have come across in any book on photography. The illustrations and charts are extremely well done throughout the book.Not a huge volume so not intimidating for the entry level photographer and easy to read and get something right away. Excellent gift for a budding photographer as well as someone with years of experience as there is good information provided in text and chart and picture form.Unlike many books on photography the authors ego is kept in check and this helps with the communicating of concepts and advice in the book as it is not colored by personality to the detriment of the reader.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent book; dynamicBy klabkAn excellent book; dynamic; this publication is an easy read with wonderful photography and very specific guidelines as to how each photograph was concieved and the procedures by which each was processed to create the authors vision. The book is something a novice or an experienced photograper would and should have in his library. I will reccommend the book to all interested in wonderful photography.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great landscape guideBy CustomerGreat book and insights