This book traces the history of the development control system in Britain from early modern times to the present day.
"The purpose of Planning by Consent is to find historical explanations for the way in which the development control system has evolved. Starting with a discussion of attitudes to property and to the problem of nuisance in the Middle Ages, the book charts the development of contr…
This book traces the history of the development control system in Britain from early modern times to the present day.
This volume examines the role of law in economic development. It focuses on China and analyzes how the development policies and institutional characteristics of the emerging Chinese market economy might aid policymakers, in developed and developing countries, to create and refor…
In Suburbs under Siege Charles Haar argues passionately that all people--rich or poor, black or white--have a constitutional right to live in the suburbs and that a socially responsible judiciary should vigorously uphold that right. For various reasons, American courts have gene…
China's struggle to develop its economy and improve the material well being of its population has been in progress since the end of the Cultural Revolution and has gathered momentum since 180. Important facets of China's "modernization" have been the reform of land policies, the…
China's struggle to develop its economy and improve the material well being of its population has been in progress since the end of the Cultural Revolution and has gathered momentum since 180. Important facets of China's "modernization" have been the reform of land policies, the…
In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that the city of New London, Connecticut, could condemn 15 residential properties in order to transfer them to a new private owner. Although the Fifth Amendment only permits the taking of private property for 'public use, ' the Court ruled that t…
"In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that the city of New London, Connecticut, could condemn fifteen residential properties in order to transfer them to a new private owner. Although the Fifth Amendment only permits the taking of private property for 'public use, ' the court ruled …
In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that the city of New London, Connecticut, could condemn 15 residential properties in order to transfer them to a new private owner. Although the Fifth Amendment only permits the taking of private property for 'public use, ' the Court ruled that t…