Philip James, Ian Douglas

Urban Ecology

An Introduction

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This fully revised second edition reflects the great expansion in urban ecology research, action and teaching since 2015. Urban ecology provides an understanding of urban ecosystems and uses nature-based techniques to enhance habitats and alleviate poor environmental conditions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 2 ed
• Seitenzahl: 572
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 31mm
• Gewicht: 1200g
• ISBN-13: 9781032281001
• ISBN-10: 1032281006
• Artikelnr.: 68715996

Autorenporträt

Philip James is Emeritus Professor of Ecology at the University of Salford and Honorary Senior Research Fellow in Geography at the University of Manchester. Ian Douglas is Emeritus Professor at the University of Manchester, with over 60 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.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction to the first edition Introduction to the second edition PART I
Context of urban ecology: what, how, why and where? 1. Urban ecology -
What, How and Why? 2. Urban areas PART II Abiotic factors 3 The urban
atmosphere: weather, climate and air quality 4 The soils, substrates and
landforms underlying and supporting all life in towns and cities 5 Water
for urban ecosystems: Urban hydrology 6 Urban biogeochemistry PART III
Biological factors 7 Urban habitats 8 Urban flora 9 Urban fauna PART IV
Services and Values 10 Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services 11 Urban
Agriculture 12 Health and Well-being PART V Urban environmental stewardship
and management 13 Responsibilities and partnerships for urban nature and
urban greening 14 Ecological management techniques 15 Nature-based
Solutions 16 Final Comments