Philip James, Ian Douglas

Urban Ecology (eBook, ePUB)

An Introduction

• Format: ePub

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
• Seitenzahl: 570
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000996890
• Artikelnr.: 69570122

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

Part I Why Urban Ecology: Its Significance for Human Life in Urban Areas
1. An Ecosystem Approach to Urban Areas 2. Urban Ecosystem Services and the
Assessment of their Values 3. Human Health and Well-Being 4. Urban Design
and Urban Planning for Sustainability and Adaptation to Climate Change
Part II The Physical Environment 5. The Built and Human Environment in
Urban Settlements 6. Urban Climate and the Energy Balance 7. Urban
Geomorphology and Urban Soils: Knowing the Ground You Build on and Which
You Cultivate 8. Urban Hydrology 9. Urban Biogeochemistry Part III
Ecosystems, Habitats and Species 10. Urban Landscapes, Ecosystems and
Habitat 11. Urban Flora and Vegetation 12. Urban Fauna Part IV Ensuring the
Viability and Sustainability of Urban Ecosystems 13. From the Bottom-Up:
Individual and Community Actions to Sustain Urban Ecology 14. Actions by
Municipal and Metropolitan Region Governments 15. Restoration Ecology and
Creative Conservation: Local and Regional Conservation 16. Actions by
National Government, National NGOs and International Bodies 17. Future
Ecology of Urban Areas: New Ecocities and Retrofitted Adaptive Greener
Cities 18. Conclusion