Urban Ecology - James, Philip; Douglas, Ian
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Urban Ecology: An Introduction seeks to open the reader's mind and eyes to the way in which nature permeates everyday urban living, and how it has to be understood, cared for, and managed to make our towns and cities healthier places in which to live and more resilient to environmental and other changes. The authors examine how contact with nature can improve our health, the air we breathe, the waters we use and our enjoyment of parks and gardens. The texts sets out the science that underlies the changing natural scene and the management tools used to ensure that cities become both capable of…mehr

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Urban Ecology: An Introduction seeks to open the reader's mind and eyes to the way in which nature permeates everyday urban living, and how it has to be understood, cared for, and managed to make our towns and cities healthier places in which to live and more resilient to environmental and other changes. The authors examine how contact with nature can improve our health, the air we breathe, the waters we use and our enjoyment of parks and gardens. The texts sets out the science that underlies the changing natural scene and the management tools used to ensure that cities become both capable of adapting to climate change and more beautiful and more resilient places in which to live. Within the 16 chapters of the book - in which examples from around the world are drawn upon - the authors explore current practice and future alternatives, set out procedures for ecological assessment and evaluation, suggest student activities and discussion topics, provide recommended reading and an extensive bibliography. The book contains more than 150 tables and over 150 photographs and diagrams. .
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Autorenporträt
Ian Douglas is Emeritus Professor at the University of Manchester, with over 50 years of research experience relating to changes in the hydrologic and geomorphic systems of tropical rain forests, and to the biophysical changes in the urban environment. He is an Associate Editor of Ecological Processes, and Landscape and Urban Planning. Philip James is Professor of Ecology and leader of the Ecosystems & Environment Research Centre at the University of Salford. His research focuses on ecosystem ecology and urban ecology. He has been involved in a range of projects from creating ecological frameworks for cities and examining the ecosystem services associated with saltmarshes in urban areas to charting sustainable development in Shanghai.