| Author: | Kirsten M. Parris | ISBN: | 9781119241157 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | March 2, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kirsten M. Parris |
| ISBN: | 9781119241157 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | March 2, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
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
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
