Book reviewed in this article:

Allen, S. and Walkowitz, C. 1987: Homeworking: myths and realities.

Beck, U. 1986: Risikogesellschaft. Auf dem Weg in eine andere Moderne.

Benyon, J. and Solomos, J. editors, 1987: The roots of urban unrest.

Dear, M.J. and Wolch, J.R. 1987: Landscapes of despair: from deinstitutionalisation to homelessness.

Donnison, D. and Middleton, A. editors, 1987: Regenerating the inner city: Glasgow’s experience.

Faludi, A. 1987: A decision‐centred view of environmental planning.

Friedmann, J. 1987: Planning in the public domain: from knowledge to action.

Hall, P., Breheney, M., McQuaid, R. and Hart, D. 1987: Western sunrise: the genesis and growth of Britain’s major high tech corridor.

Lawson, R. editor, with Naison, M. 1986: The tenant movement in New York City, 1904–1984.

Reulecke, J. 1985: Geschichte der Urbanisierung in Deutschland.

Sternlieb, G. 1986: Patterns of development.

Wood, J. 1986: Southern capitalism: the political economy of North Carolina, 1880–1980.