This groundbreaking work is an attempt at providing a conceptual framework to synthesize urban and ecological dynamics into a common framework. The greatest challenge for urban ecologists in the next few decades is to understand the role humans play in urban ecosystems. The development of an integrated urban ecological approach is crucial to advance ecological research and to help planners and managers solve complex urban environmental issues. This book is a major step forward.
Cuprins
The Urban Ecosystem.- Humans as a Component of Ecosystems.- Urban Patterns and Ecosystem Function.- Landscape Signatures.- Hydrological Processes.- Biogeochemical Processes.- Atmospheric Processes.- Population and Community Dynamics.- Futures of Urban Ecosystems.- Urban Ecology: A Synthesis.
Limba Engleză ● Format PDF ● Pagini 366 ● ISBN 9780387755106 ● Mărime fișier 7.6 MB ● Editura Springer US ● Oraș NY ● Țară US ● Publicat 2007 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 2145972 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor DRM social