The practical importance of diversity and equality for spatial planning and sustainable development is still not widely understood. Using international examples; this book shows planners and educationalists the benefits of building in a consideration of diversity and equality at each stage and level of planning.Despite being one of the most diverse and gender balanced of the built environment professions; complacency has been widespread in planning. This book shows why a diverse profession is important and drawing on a wide range of good practice; shows how those involved in planning can develop their sensitivity to and expertise in diversity and equality.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. The Magnificent Maiden Of MindfulnessBy William DahlThe Magnificent Maiden of MindfulnessFrankly; Ive now read all of Ellen Langers books - intentionally - not due to a college curriculum requirement or anything like that. I chose to. Well; almost chose to. After reading her first book; one is inhabited by a thirst for more. For me; Harvards Ellen J. Langer is unequivocally The Magnificent Maiden of Mindfulness.This book is densely populated by the insights of one who has spent a lifetime exploring (social research) this topic; and applying these same principles to her own life - a rarity in and of itself. As expressed in the Introduction to this book; this is why I read Ellen Langer:"Mindlessness; instead; typically comes about by default; not design. When we live our lives mindlessly; we dont see; hear; taste; or experience much of what might turn lives verging on boredom into lives that are rich and exciting." P.xviiThis particular book shares her personal journey in becoming curious and interested to being recognized as a renowned painter. I loved it.Langer discusses the topics of refraining from judgment; comparing ourselves to others; that the creative pursuits are available to all; experimenting; making mistakes and going public - for the joy of it.A few particularly poignant gems for me; included the following:"Many of the limits we impose on ourselves are illusory." (p.165).We think of uncertainty as a problem to be overcome; and our desire for certainty may be what leads us to accept prepackaged choices rather than deal with an unbounded set of possibilities. (p.223)."Painting by numbers; literally and figuratively; where there is a rigid expectation that things will be a certain way; is not likely to advance the individual or the culture." (p.97).The capacity for creativity is resident within each and every life. It takes a book like this to move one from thinking about that to doing something about it.An amazing book - Period!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. wonderful bookBy C. Roderickone of the most important books Ive read... its about trusting yourself; being courageous enough to walk into the unknown; and in that the author talks about her own artistic explorations...I havent read it for a very long time; read it digitally first; and recently decided I wanted to have it in book form...look forward to re-reading it....5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. I quite enjoyed this bookBy ArtSmartI enjoyed reading this book and following the authors progress in becoming an artist. I found a lot of the mindfulness concepts helpful; especially when Im feeling blocked. And she backs up her statements with scientific studies. For what its worth; Im a professional artist.