{"title":"Gert de Roo","description":"\u003cp\u003eGert de Roo's works delve into the intricate world of scientific inquiry, exploring the interplay between complexity and systematic planning. Readers can anticipate thoughtful analyses that bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications within the realms of science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis writing invites those curious about the patterns and structures underlying natural and human systems, offering insightful perspectives that challenge conventional understanding. Ideal for readers seeking a nuanced approach to complexity in scientific contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"complexity-and-planning-by-gert-de-roo-9781409403470","title":"Complexity and Planning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity, complex systems and complexity theories are becoming increasingly important within a variety of disciplines. While these issues are less well known within the discipline of spatial planning, there has been a recent growing awareness and interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs planners grapple with how to consider the vagaries of the real world when putting together proposals for future development, they question how complexity, complex systems and complexity theories might prove useful with regard to spatial planning and the physical environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComplexity and Planning\u003c\/em\u003e provides a readable overview, presenting and relating a range of understandings and characteristics of complexity and complex systems as they are relevant to planning. It recognises multiple, relational approaches of dynamic complexity which enhance understandings of, and facilitate working with, contingencies of place, time and the various participants' behaviours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn doing so, it should contribute to a better understanding of processes with regard to our physical and social worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605254750444,"sku":"9781409403470","price":365.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781409403470-complexity-and-planning.jpg?v=1778128878"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gert-de-roo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}