Urban Ecology - An International Perspective on the Interaction Between Humans and Nature (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)

Urban Ecology is a rapidly growing field of academic and practical significance. Urban ecologists have published several conference proceedings and regularly contribute to the ecological, architectural, planning, and geography literature. However, important papers in the field that set the foundation for the discipline and illustrate modern approaches from a variety of perspectives and regions of the world have not been collected in a single, accessible book. Foundations of Urban Ecology does this by reprinting important European and American publications, filling gaps in the published literature with a few, targeted original works, and translating key works originally published in German. This edited volume will provide students and professionals with a rich background in all facets of urban ecology.

The editors emphasize the drivers, patterns, processes and effects of human settlement. The papers they synthesize provide readers with a broad understanding of the local and global aspects of settlement through traditional natural and social science lenses. This interdisciplinary vision gives the reader a comprehensive view of the urban ecosystem by introducing drivers, patterns, processes and effects of human settlements and the relationships between humans and other animals, plants, ecosystem processes, and abiotic conditions. The reader learns how human institutions, health, and preferences influence, and are influenced by, the others members of their shared urban ecosystem.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2008
First published:	2008
Editors:	John Marzluff
Associate editors:	Eric Shulenberger • Wilfried Endlicher • Marina Alberti • Gordon Bradley • Clare Ryan • Craig Zumbrunnen • Ute Simon
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 49mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	808
Edition:	2008 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-73411-8
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Social impact of environmental issues > General Promotions
LSN:	0-387-73411-2
Barcode:	9780387734118

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