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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
1. The Science of Cities: Urban Ecology -- 2. Urban Science Partners: Citizens and Planners -- Part I. Ecology in Cities: Ecosystems -- 3. Urban Soils -- 4. Urban Hydrology -- 5. Urban Vegetation -- 6. Urban Wildlife -- 7. Urban Climate -- 8. Urban Biodiversity -- 9. Urban Ecosystem Services -- Part II. Ecology of Cities: Bionetworks -- 10. Novel Ecosystems -- 11. Green Infrastructure -- 12. Urban Green Spaces -- 13. Urban Structures -- 14. Risk Assessment and Climate Change -- Part III. Ecology for Cities: Humans and Nature -- 15. History of Nature in Cities -- 16. Mitigating the Impact of Human Activities -- 17. The Legal Landscape -- 18. Biophilia -- 19. Attachment and Place-making -- 20. Landscape Behaviors -- 21. Cultural Beliefs and Ethics -- 22. Valuing Ecosystem Services in Urban Areas -- 23. Landscape Performance Data -- 24. Environmental Justice -- 25. Healthy and Sustainable Neighborhoods -- 26. Landscape Aesthetics -- 27. Residential Landscapes -- 28. Urban Ecology: Knowledge, Education, and Professions -- 29. Landscape Certification Programs -- 30. Urban Ecology of Future Cities. |
Summary |
This volume offers a wealth of information and examples for those looking to help bring urban environments into harmony with the natural world and make cities more sustainable. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
City planning -- Environmental aspects.
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City planning -- Environmental aspects. |
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Urban ecology (Sociology)
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Urban ecology (Sociology) |
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Sustainable development.
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Sustainable development. |
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Urbanization.
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urban environments. |
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sustainable development. |
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Urbanization. |
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urbanization. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Macedo, Joseli, author.
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Other Form: |
Print version: 1683402529 9781683402527 (OCoLC)1243349786 |
ISBN |
9781683403043 (electronic book) |
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1683403045 (electronic book) |
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9781683402794 (electronic book) |
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1683402790 (electronic book) |
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1683402529 |
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9781683402527 |
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