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  • PARIS
    PAUL N. BALCHIN
    This book offers a new perspective on French architecture, describing the impact of political history on the architectural development of Paris. Through various stages in history from the Roman to the Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern and Modern, Paris: The Shaping of the French Capital shows how the immense political power of monarchs, the aristocracy and church determine...

    $960.00

  • ROUTLEDGE LIBRARY EDITIONS: HOUSING GENTRIFICATION AND REGIONAL INEQUALITY
    PAUL N. BALCHIN
    Originally published in 1979 and 1990 the 2 volumes in this set: Analyse the economic and social rationale of housing improvement in London Review the progress of improvement legislation as applied to London Identifies the connection between grant distribution and socio-economic change within Housing Action Areas in the 1960s and 70s Provide introductory background to regional ...

    $5,000.00

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF CITIES IN NORTHERN AND CENTRAL ITALY
    PAUL N. BALCHIN
    Originally published in 2019, this book provides a comprehensive account of a formative historical period, uniquely describing Renaissance architecture as the physical manifestation of political and economic change. The book illustrates how shifts in architectural style and design were paralleled with Northern and Central Italy’s external and internal conflicts, the evolution o...

    $900.00

  • REGIONAL POLICY IN BRITAIN
    PAUL N. BALCHIN
    Originally published in 1990, this book examines the extent to which the ‘north-south divide’ in the UK has been a reality in recent years. It also reveals the degree to which the gap between the two parts of Britain has worsened. An issue of enduring relevance, particularly given the political drive to ‘level up’ the regions, the book focusses particularly on the 1980s, a peri...

    $920.00

  • HOUSING IMPROVEMENT AND SOCIAL INEQUALITY
    PAUL N. BALCHIN
    Originally published in 1979, this book discusses housing improvement, and particularly its effects upon the residential population of the inner areas of West London. The economic and social rationale is explained, and the role of landlords, developers and local authorities is analysed. The book concentrates both on the defects of the improvement process as a whole, and on the ...

    $920.00

  • HOUSING POLICY IN THE UNITED STATES
    PAUL BALCHIN / MAUREEN RHODEN
    Housing Policy in the United States is an essential guidebook to, and textbook for, housing policy, it is written for students, practitioners, government officials, real estate developers, and policy analysts. It discusses the most important issues in the field, introduces key concepts and institutions, and examines the most important programs. Written as an introductory text, ...

    $6,100.00

  • ROME
    PAUL BALCHIN
    First published in 2017, Rome: The Shaping of Three Capitals explores the impact of political history on the built environment of the Eternal City. The book divides Rome’s history into three main periods: the rulership of the early kings from the 8th to the 6th centuries BC; the period of Etruscan culture and architecture up to the end of the Roman Empire in 5th century AD; and...

    $980.00

  • THE SHAPING OF LONDON
    PAUL BALCHIN
    Originally published in 2014, The Shaping of London chronologically examines the likely impact of wars, dynastic struggles, demographic change and economic growth on the physical fabric of London. The book traces the evolution of architectural style in London within the context of politics and economics, it looks at architecture over broad periods from Romanesque to Jacobean, a...

    $1,360.00

  • HOUSING POLICY
    PAUL BALCHIN / MAUREEN RHODEN
    Now in its fourth edition, this textbook has been completely revised to examine the current state of housing policy in the UK. Exploring developments in housing policy made since Labour's 1997 electoral victory, the book addresses current issues including the 'brownfield versus greenfield' debate; the phasing out of renovation grants; the transfer of local authority housing to ...

    $2,100.00

  • HOUSING: THE ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS
    DR PAUL BALCHIN
    Housing: The Essential Foundations provides a comprehensive introduction to housing studies. This topical text is essential reading for students embarking on degree and diploma courses in housing, surveying, town planning and other related subjects. Professionals within these fields will also find the book valuable as a source of up-to-date information and data. Uniquely multi-...

    $1,800.00

  • REGIONAL POLICY AND PLANNING IN EUROPE
    PAUL BALCHIN / LUDEK SYKORA / GREGORY BULL
    Regional Policy and Planning in Europe explores the ways regional policy and planning systems across Europe have been influenced by: * economic and monetary union * the impending enlargement of the European Union * the devolution of administrative power from central government to regional authorities * the increased importance of environmental and urban issues. Presenting a com...

    $1,540.00