Urban Policy and Practice is a practical and critical guide to urban policy in contemporary Britain. The book covers a range of topics including: * Quality and consumerism in the public sector * Community development * Public Health * Environmental issues * Local intervention in the creation of skills and jobs Case studies are drawn from housing; planning; the social services; economic development; and local government finance. Throughout; the concern is for a clear analysis of corporate strategies; democratic control and sustainable development.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Very accurately written bookBy Music LoverAn excellent book. Very detailed and the result of a lot of research. I know because I was in Rebel as an extra and even had a small scene with James Dean which was cut. I was Sal Mineos photographic double on long distance shots because he was under 18 and had to have schooling while on the set. I talked to Dean. He was quite withdrawn and quiet but the camera loved him. Mineo was very jumpy and nervous. The description of the scene at Griffith Park was extremely detailed and to the best of my memory quite accurate. We were up there for quite a while. They started shooting in black and white and after a few days they decided to reshoot the scenes in color as the book describes. In the stills you just see the gang; Dennis Hopper; etc. but there were extras like myself in the background but we were never seen. At any rate; its a well written and I can vouch for its accuracy; from what I remember and I highly recommend it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. To Hell in a HandbasketBy Sickly ChildMy review is superfluous because others have already said it. This book gives a good story of not just the making of the movie but good bios of the principal actors and folks involved with tthe production. It describes what was going on in Hollywood then; as well as any book Ive read. Fun read and a must for us Deaners.11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. An excellent view behind the scene of a classic!By Mari Ann OMalleyWow! And what a view! If you are a Rebel Without a Cause fan; this book is for you! The first book that deals in depth with all the people behind the making of the movie; their weaknesses; strengths; motives; ideals; faulty patterns; games; it all comes out. Well written tactfully done; you gotta smile when you read this one. It rounds out all the gray areas of Rebel the now famous people that were a part of it. Lengthy; detailed; prudent tactful; still an exciting read that I found very hard to put down. Gives some of the personal motivation behind decisions fleshes out the actors that were so dynamic bold for their time. No rock is left unturned and you feel "full" after ingesting it. For those of you who are new to Dean those of us who are still yearning to learn about him; this book is an indispensable gem a classic; already. 5 stars for a real dynamic beauty of a book.