{"product_id":"9781446249697","title":"Study Skills for Town and Country Planning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Sheppard and Smith provide a clear, accessible and friendly guide to studying to become a planner, with great tips, insight and advice – including what employers will be looking for and the importance of lifelong learning \"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Michael Harris, Deputy Head of Policy and Research, Royal Town Planning Institute\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"If you are thinking of studying town and country planning at university, this book tells you what to expect and how to succeed \"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Cliff Hague, Emeritus Professor of Heriot-Watt University and Past President of the Royal Town Planning Institute \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudy Skills for Town and Country Planning is a basic introduction to studying planning, a 'how to' for students to develop a relevant skill set to succeed in their degree, and a guide to applying those skills in a very practical and diverse workplace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClearly written and accessible, the book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp-to-date case studies, providing real examples of applying the relevant tools and techniques covered in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical activities, such as preparing and practising presentations and drafting short reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Tips for Success'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggestions for further reading \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea Glossary explaining new terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis student-focused guide provides an introduction to the study skills associated with town and country planning for anyone considering or already studying a planning related course. \u003cp\u003eAdam Sheppard is a senior lecturer in the Department of Planning and Architecture at the University of the West of England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNick Smith is a senior lecturer in the Department of Planning and Architecture at the University of the West of England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47047387644144,"sku":"9781446249697","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781446249697_p0.jpg?v=1763831185","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781446249697","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}