Urban Ecology: An Introduction, 1st Edition – Ebook PDF Version

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0415538955
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415538954
• Author: Ian Douglas (Author), Philip James (Contributor)

The book begins with a discussion of the nature of urban places and the role of nature in towns and cities. Part 1 looks at the context and content of urban ecology, its relationship to other foci of interest within ecology and other environmental sciences, and the character of city landscapes and ecosystems. In Part 2 the authors set out the physical and chemical components of urban ecosystems and ecological processes, including urban weather and climate, urban geomorphology and soils, urban hydrology and urban biogeochemical cycles. In Part 3 urban habitats, urban flora and fauna, and the effects of, deliberate and inadvertent human action on urban biota are examined. Part 4 contains an exploration of the identification and assessment of ecosystem services in urban areas, emphasising economic evaluation, the importance of urban nature for human health and well-being, and restoration ecology and creative conservation. Finally, in Part 5 the tasks for urban ecologists in optimising and sustaining urban ecosystems, providing for nature in cities, adapting to climate change and in developing the urban future in a more sustainable manner are set out.

Table contents:

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

Title tag:

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2. Dive into Urban Ecology with the Comprehensive First Edition Guide | An Introduction
3. Learn the Essentials of Urban Ecosystems with Urban Ecology: An Introduction, 1st Edition