Urban Ecosystems: Understanding the Human Environment (Routledge Studies in Urban Ecology) - Softcover

Book 2 of 7: Routledge Studies in Urban Ecology

Francis, Robert A.; Chadwick, Michael A.

 
9780415698030: Urban Ecosystems: Understanding the Human Environment (Routledge Studies in Urban Ecology)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415698030 ISBN 13: 9780415698030
Publisher: Routledge, 2013

Synopsis

With over half of the global human population living in urban regions, urban ecosystems may now represent the contemporary and future human environment. Consisting of green space and the built environment, they harbour a wide range of species, yet are not well understood. 

This book aims to review what is currently known about urban ecosystems in a short and approachable text that will serve as a key resource for teaching and learning related to the urban environment. It covers both physical and biotic components of urban ecosystems, key ecological processes, and the management of ecological resources, including biodiversity conservation. All chapters incorporate case studies, boxes and questions for stimulating discussions in the learning environment.

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About the Author

Robert Francis is Senior Lecturer in Ecology at King's College London, UK. 

Michael Chadwick is a Lecturer in Freshwater & Estuarine Ecology at King's College London, UK.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415698030
ISBN 13 
9780415698030
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
232

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