Planning in the Face of Crisis: Land Use, Housing, and Mass Immigration in Israel (Cities and Regions: Planning, Policy and Management (Paperback))

‘Alterman illustrates that there really is not anything quite as practical as a good theory. Profeesor Alterman displays considerable knowledge of European and North American Planning. Planning in the Face of Crisismakes a significant contribution to the theory of planning. Much can be gleaned that should be helpful to other situations.’ Frederick Steiner, Journal of Planning Education and Research

‘Taken as a whole, this is a very readable and well-illustrated book that provides much food for thought about the ways in which we deal with unexpected events.’ – Duncan Sim, Planning Perspectives

‘This significant work does … apply broadly to developed societies with strong planning institutions and capacities.’ – Deborah F. shmueli, APA Journal

‘Alterman Illustrates that there really is not anything quite as practical as a good theory. Profeesor Alterman displays considerable knowledge of European and North American Planning. Planning in the Face of Crisis makes a significant contribution to the theory of planning. Much can be gleaned that should be helpful to other situations.’ – Frederick Steiner, Journal of Planning Education and Research

‘Alterman has written a “page turner” … leading to the wholesome conclusion that planning does not necessarily fail us during crises.’ – TPR

‘Taken as a whole, this is a very readable and well-illustrated book that provides much food for thought about the ways in which we deal with unexpected events.’ – Duncan Sim, Planning Perspectives

Rachelle Alterman is Professor and Head of the Graduate Programme in Urban and Regional Planning in the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning at the Israel Institute of Technology, Technion, Haifa, Israel. She is also holder of the David Azrieli Chair.