A Guide for the Idealist Launching and Navigating Your Planning Career

A Guide for the Idealist is a must for young professionals seeking to put their idealism to work. Speaking to urban and regional planners and those in related fields, the book provides tools for the reader to make good choices, practice effectively, and find meaning in planning work. Built around co...

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Main Author: Willson, Richard (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Oxford Taylor & Francis 2018
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