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History book on land, ownership, development?

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Anne Eadie

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I'd appreciate it if anyone could recommend a book that gives the U.S. history on the progression of land ownership, development, how zoning came into being, etc. I thought this might be something that might come from an introductory planning course.

Thanks!
 
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Jerry Weitz

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I recommend the following, I believe it has the exact perspective you are looking for.

Platt, Rutherford H. 1996. Land Use and Society: Geography, Law, and Public Policy. Washington, DC: Island Press.
 
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