Title: Landscapes in history : design and planning in the western tradition /
Authors: Pregill, Philip, 1944-; Volkman, Nancy, 1949-
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold,
Year: 1993
Subjects: Landscape architecture History
Abstract: This beautifully illustrated, elegant synthesis of current research and interpretation of European and North American landscape use is the most comprehensive volume available in the field. Much more than an up-to-date overview, the book offers a treatment of cultural, social, political, technological, and philosophical issues as they influence landscape history, including an examination of the environmental impact of human activity. In addition, it closely traces the development of the discipline and profession of landscape architecture. Drawn from the latest literature and documentation, it also reflects the authors many years of field observation and analysis. The authors begin by taking you through European and neighboring landscapes, including the Near East and North Africa. They track the development of human activity through early settlement, agriculturalization, industrialization, and the modern period.^