Includes bibliographical references and index.

The background and development of contemporary planning -- An overview -- The urbanization of America -- The history of planning : part I -- The history of planning: part II -- The structure and practice of contemporary planning -- The legal basis of planning -- Planning and politics -- The social issues -- The comprehensive plan -- The tools of land-use planning -- Fields of planning -- Urban design -- Urban renewal and community development -- Transportation planning -- Economic development planning -- Growth management, smart growth, and sustainable development -- Environmental and energy planning -- Planning for metropolitan regions -- Larger questions -- National planning in the United States -- Planning in other nations -- Planning theory.