Patrick Geddes Maker of the Future
“Patrick Geddes Maker of the Future” by Philip Boardman is a comprehensive exploration of the life and contributions of Geddes, a notable figure in Edinburgh during the eighties and nineties. Published by the University of North Carolina Press in February 2018, this edition spans 536 pages and is presented in English. The book details Geddes’s unconventional approach as a professor of botany, highlighting his extensive involvement in urban improvement, cooperative housing, and the arts, alongside his academic pursuits.
Readers will find a detailed account of Geddes’s multifaceted expertise, which encompasses botany, sociology, city planning, and economics. The narrative illustrates his commitment to social reform and environmental stewardship, showcasing his efforts in slum cleanup and educational initiatives. This edition, part of the UNC Press Enduring Editions series, aims to revive historical and cultural insights from previously out-of-print works, maintaining the integrity of the original text while making it accessible to contemporary audiences.
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In Edinburgh during the eighties and nineties, Geddes was a truant professor of botany who spent more time cleaning up slums, building cooperative apartment houses, founding student hostels, running summer schools, criticizing universities, and encouraging the arts than he did in the classroom. He became an expert in botany, sociology, city-planning, reclamation, and economics.
Originally published in 1944.
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