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„In return it broadens our perspective on the pathways wemight follow in aiming to understand the complexities of urbanenvironments, and ultimately learn how to shape their future andthat of the majority of humanity.“ (AustralEcology, 1 October 2013)
„This book provides a wealth of information . . . It is abook for the specialist rather than the generalist and is thus mostrelevant for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates of ecology, geography, environmental science and urban planning.“ (Bulletin of the British Ecological Society, 1 June2012)„I am sure that anyone teaching in this area at undergraduate orpostgraduate levels will want it on their bookshelf.“ (Elsevier'sBiological Conservation, 1 January 2012)
„I highly recommend the very hands on and engaging book AppliedUrban Ecology: A Global Framework edited by Matthias Richter andUlrike Weiland, to any field researchers, scientists, practitioners, urban planners, policy makers in government, business leaders, educators, and students at all levels who areseeking a clear and understandable guide to urban ecology, itschallenges, and its potential solutions. This book will transformthe way decision makers approach urban ecological issues, andprovide students with a firm foundation in applied urban ecology.“(Blog Business World, 4 January 2012)
„Nevertheless, each chapter is worth reading and I am sure thisbook will become a primer for studies in urban ecology. I am surethat anyone teaching in this area at undergraduate or postgraduatelevels will want it on their bookshelf.“ (Biological Conservation,12 December 2011)
Applied Urban Ecology: A Global Framework exploresways in which the environmental quality of urban areas can beimproved starting with existing environmental conditions and theirdynamics. Written by an internationally renowned selection ofscientists and practitioners, the book covers a broad range ofestablished and novel approaches to applied urban ecology.
Approaches chosen for the book are placed in the context ofissues such as climate change, green- and open-space development, flood-risk assessment, threats to urban biodiversity, andincreasing environmental pollution (especially in the„megacities“ of newly industrialized countries). Alltopics covered were chosen because they are socially andsocio-politically relevant today.
Further topics covered include sustainable energy and budgetmanagement, urban water resource management, urban land management, and urban landscape planning and design.
Throughout the book, concepts and methods are illustrated usingcase studies from around the world. A closing synopsis drawsconclusions on how the findings of urban ecological research can beused in strategic urban management in the future.
Applied Urban Ecology: A Global Framework is anadvanced textbook for students, researchers and experiencedpractitioners in urban ecology and urban environmental research, planning, and practice.
Approaches chosen for the book are placed in the context ofissues such as climate change, green- and open-space development, flood-risk assessment, threats to urban biodiversity, andincreasing environmental pollution (especially in the„megacities“ of newly industrialized countries). Alltopics covered were chosen because they are socially andsocio-politically relevant today.
Further topics covered include sustainable energy and budgetmanagement, urban water resource management, urban land management, and urban landscape planning and design.
Throughout the book, concepts and methods are illustrated usingcase studies from around the world. A closing synopsis drawsconclusions on how the findings of urban ecological research can beused in strategic urban management in the future.
Applied Urban Ecology: A Global Framework is anadvanced textbook for students, researchers and experiencedpractitioners in urban ecology and urban environmental research, planning, and practice.
