Overview

Provides an overview of international developments in urban ecology, with many examples from cities worldwide. In addition, this book presents a unique exchange of experiences and ideas, with a focus on cooperation between researchers and those involved in putting ideas into practice. Topics include: aims and standards for ecological cities; the integration of ecologial, economic, social and cultural aspects; land use as a controlling factor; ecologically responsible mobility; and the integration of nature and landscape into urban development.

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Author:   Jürgen Breuste ,  Hildegard Feldmann ,  Ogarit Uhlmann
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.399kg
ISBN:  

9783642885853

ISBN 10:   3642885853
Pages:   714
Publication Date:   06 January 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

This book contains 140 contributions and is divided into the following sections: Introduction.- Ecological Cities: Models, Environmental Aims, Standards.- Improvement of Urban Environmental Conditions: The Integration of Ecological, Economic, Social and Cultural Aspects.- Land Use as a Controlling Factor in Terms of Urban Ecology.- Ecologically Responsible Mobility.- The Integration of Nature and Landscape into Urban Development. The complete table of contents can be found on the internet.

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