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by Adam Ogusky Abstract Using the lens of political economy, this textual analysis of Austin’s comprehensive plan reveals it to be a deeply postmodern document, focusing on diversity and inclusivity of points of view to the detriment of normative vision. The plan consists primarily of discussions related to identity, culture,… read more 

Sara Pierce In her book Road, River, and Ol’ Boy Politics, Linda Scarbrough explores the controversies and political maneuvering that accompanied two federal engineering experiments that transformed Williamson County, Texas, from an agricultural empire with a diverse and democratic population into one of the fastest-growing conservative counties in the nation.… read more 

Erica Huddleston A “large park” as defined in Large Parks as 500 acres or greater, sited in an urban environment. The assonant title has no subheading, but rather flings open debate for the seven essays within to converse among themselves. Each essay included by editors Julia Czerniak and George Hargreaves… read more