Comprehensive Planning for the 21st Century: General Theory and Principles - Paperbackby Melville C. Branch (Author) Planning by civil governments, businesses, and the military services has been considered separately in both theory and practice. Those concerned with each of these applications have had little contact with those in the others, despite the common concerns and characteristics of their respective practices. A leading figure in the research and education in planning, Branch draws upon his experience in civil, corporate, and