Applied Urban Ecology: A Global Framework

"Applied Urban Ecology: A Global Framework" by Richter, Matthias (editor);Weiland, Ulrike (editor), published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Applied Urban Ecology : A Global Framework explores ways in which the environmental quality of urban areas can be improved starting with existing environmental conditions and their dynamics. Written by an internationally renowned selection of scientists and practitioners, the book covers a broad range of established and novel approaches to applied urban ecology. Approaches chosen for the book are placed in the context of issues such as climate change, green- and open-space development, flood-risk assessment, threats to urban biodiversity, and increasing environmental pollution (especially in the “megacities” of newly industrialized countries). All topics covered were chosen because they are socially and socio-politically relevant today. Further topics covered include sustainable energy and budget management, urban water resource management, urban land management, and urban landscape planning and design. Throughout the book, concepts and methods are illustrated using case studies from around the world. A closing synopsis draws conclusions on how the findings of urban ecological research can be used in strategic urban management in the future. Applied Urban Ecology : A Global Framework is an advanced textbook for students, researchers and experienced practitioners in urban ecology and urban environmental research, planning, and practice.Content: Chapter 1 Urban Ecology–Brief History and Present Challenges (pages 1–11): Ulrike Weiland and Matthias Richter Chapter 2 Thematic–Methodical Approaches to Applied Urban Ecology (pages 13–17): Matthias Richter and Ulrike Weiland Chapter 3 Monitoring Urban Land use Changes with Remote Sensing Techniques (pages 18–32): Ellen Banzhaf and Maik Netzband Chapter 4 Quantifying Spatiotemporal Patterns and Ecological Effects of Urbanization: A Multiscale Landscape Approach (pages 33–53): Jianguo Wu, Alexander Buyantuyev, G. Darrel Jenerette, Jennifer Litteral, Kaesha Neil and Weijun Shen Chapter 5 Designing Urban Systems: Ecological Strategies with Stocks and Flows of Energy and Material (pages 54–65): Peter Baccini Chapter 6 Environmental and Ecological Threats in Indian Mega?Cities (pages 66–81): Surinder Aggarwal and Carsten Butsch Chapter 7 From Wasteland to Wilderness – Aspects of a New Form of Urban Nature (pages 82–92): Dieter Rink and Harriet Herbst Chapter 8 Multiscale Flood Risk Assessment in Urban Areas – A Geoinformatics Approach (pages 93–105): Norman Kerle and Dinand Alkema Chapter 9 Urban Open Spaces and Adaptation to Climate Change (pages 106–122): Marialena Nikolopoulou Chapter 10 Social Aspects of Urban Ecology in Developing Countries, with an Emphasis on Urban Domestic Gardens (pages 123–138): Sarel Cilliers, Stefan Siebert, Elandrie Davoren and Rina Lubbe Chapter 11 Plant Material for Urban Landscapes in the Era of Globalization: Roots, Challenges and Innovative Solutions (pages 139–151): Maria Ignatieva Chapter 12 Ecological Infrastructure Leads the Way: The Negative Approach and Landscape Urbanism for Smart Preservation and Smart Growth (pages 152–169): Kongjian Yu Chapter 13 Integrating Science and Creativity for Landscape Planning and Design of Urban Areas (pages 170–185): Antje Stokman and Christina von Haaren Chapter 14 Landscape as a Living System: Shanghai 2010 Expo Houtan Park (pages 186–192): Kongjian Yu Chapter 15 Geographical Perspectives on a Radical Political Ecology of Water (pages 193–203): Alex Loftus Chapter 16 Synthesizing Urban Ecology Research and Topics for Urban Environmental Management (pages 205–211): Matthias Richter and Ulrike Weiland Book details: 224 pages, published 2011. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.