Designing Utopia: John Ruskin's Urban Vision for Britain and America

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Summary: A fine examination of 1 of Ruskin's many areas of influence!
Review: This book takes a meaningful look at one of the most important, yet incomprehensible (maybe aside from Patrick Geddes), figures of the planning and design of our built environment. While Ruskin's diatribes covered many a topic, one of his most important legacies is his influence on those that have shaped our built environment: from the Arts & Crafts movement to the present day New Urbanism. A vitally important book for students of planning or architecture.