Ecology of Urban Environments

Author： Kirsten M. Parris

Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year： 2016

E-ISBN: 9781119241096

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781444332650

P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781444332643

Subject： C912.81 Urban Sociology

Keyword： urban ecology, ecology, ecoligical science, organismal biology, biology, biological life sciences, urban, city development, city planning, city ecologyurban ecology, ecology, ecoligical science, organismal biology, biology, biological life sciences, urban, city development, city planning, city ecologyurban ecology, ecology, ecoligical science, organismal biology, biology, biological life sciences, urban, city development, city planning, city ecologyurban ecology, ecology, ecoligical science,

Language： ENG

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Description

Provides an accessible introduction to urban ecology, using established ecological theory to identify generalities in the complexity of urban environments.

Examines the bio-physical processes of urbanization and how these influence the dynamics of urban populations, communities and ecosystems
Explores the ecology of humans in cities
Discusses practical strategies for conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem services in urban environments
Includes case studies with questions to improve retention and understanding

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