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How does nature work in our human-created city suburb and exurb/peri-urb Indeed how is ecology - including its urban water soil air plant and animal foundations - spatially entwined with this great human enterprise And how can we improve urban areas for both nature and people Urban Ecology Science of Cities explores the entire urban area from streets lawns and parks to riversides sewer systems and industrial sites. The book presents models patterns and examples from hundreds of cities worldwide. Numerous illustrations enrich the presentation. Cities are analyzed not as ecologically bad or good but as places with concentrated rather than dispersed people. Urban ecology principles traditionally adapted from natural-area ecology now increasingly emerge from the distinctive features of cities. Spatial patterns and flows linking organisms built structures and the physical environment highlight a treasure chest of useful principles. This pioneering interdisciplinary book opens up frontiers of insight as a valuable source and text for undergraduates graduates researchers professionals and others with a thirst for solutions to growing urban problems.
Editions of Urban Ecology
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107007000
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521188241
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How does nature work in our human-created city suburb and exurb/peri-urb Indeed how is ecology - including its urban water soil air plant and animal foundations - spatially entwined with this great human enterprise And how can we improve urban areas for both nature and people Urban Ecology Science of Cities explores the entire urban area from streets lawns and parks to riversides sewer systems and industrial sites. The book presents models patterns and examples from hundreds of cities worldwide. Numerous illustrations enrich the presentation. Cities are analyzed not as ecologically bad or good but as places with concentrated rather than dispersed people. Urban ecology principles traditionally adapted from natural-area ecology now increasingly emerge from the distinctive features of cities. Spatial patterns and flows linking organisms built structures and the physical environment highlight a treasure chest of useful principles. This pioneering interdisciplinary book opens up frontiers of insight as a valuable source and text for undergraduates graduates researchers professionals and others with a thirst for solutions to growing urban problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Ecology about?
How does nature work in our human-created city suburb and exurb/peri-urb Indeed how is ecology - including its urban water soil air plant and animal foundations - spatially entwined with this great human enterprise And how can we improve urban areas for both nature and people Urban Ecology Science of Cities explores the entire urban area from streets lawns and parks to riversides sewer systems and industrial sites. The book presents models patterns and examples from hundreds of cities worldwide. Numerous illustrations enrich the presentation. Cities are analyzed not as ecologically bad or good but as places with concentrated rather than dispersed people. Urban ecology principles traditionally adapted from natural-area ecology now increasingly emerge from the distinctive features of cities. Spatial patterns and flows linking organisms built structures and the physical environment highlight a treasure chest of useful principles. This pioneering interdisciplinary book opens up frontiers of insight as a valuable source and text for undergraduates graduates researchers professionals and others with a thirst for solutions to growing urban problems.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Urban Ecology?
Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere
Where can I read a sample of Urban Ecology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107007000
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Urban Ecology?
Richard T. T. Forman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Urban Ecology is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107007000) and paperback(ISBN 9780521188241)