Routledge Politics and Conflict in Governance and Planning

Politics and Conflict in Governance and Planning offers a critical evaluation of how the political dimension is reflected in contemporary planning and governance. This academic text examines the theoretical debates surrounding post-politics and post-foundational political theory to provide substantive explanations for the current crisis in planning and governance. Beyond high-level theory, the book seeks to improve understanding of how the political is manifested within specific planning contents. It explores how these dynamics are shaped by institutional arrangements and how they play out throughout various planning processes. Part of the Routledge Research in Urban Politics and Policy series, this work provides a necessary reassessment of the relationship between political theory and practical governance applications. It is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of urban politics, policy-making, and social sciences.