This book uses historical and contemporary materials to document the ways in which policy-makers, in different eras, have sought to use state powers and regulations to create better, more balanced, and sustainable communities and citizens

Intro -- The future of sustainable cities -- Contents -- List of tables and figures -- Acknowledgements -- Notes on contributors -- Section 1: The 'new' politics of sustainable urbanism -- 1. Introduction: Characterising the 'new' politics of sustainability: from managing growth to coping with...