Urban Ecology: An Introduction

by Ian Douglas and Philip James

Book Overview

Urban Ecology: An Introduction seeks to open the reader's mind and eyes to the way in which nature permeates everyday urban living, and how it has to be understood, cared for, and managed to make our towns and cities healthier places in which to live and more resilient to environmental and other changes. The authors examine how contact with nature can improve our health, the air we breathe, the waters we use and our enjoyment of parks and gardens...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415538947
• ISBN13: 9780415538947
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.7"