Urban Ecology: An International Perspective on the Interaction Between Humans and Nature

by John M. Marzluff, Eric Shulenberger, Gordon Bradley, et al.

Book Overview

Urban Ecology is the study of ecosystems that include humans living in cities and urbanizing landscapes. This book introduces students and practitioners of urban ecology to its roots, bases, and prospects by way of a diverse collection of historical and modern foundational readings. Its aim is to provide a rich background in some of the core facets of Urban Ecology. The editors are urban ecologists from the United States, Italy, and Germany who...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387734112
• ISBN13: 9780387734118
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 808 Pages
• Weight: 3.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.3" x 10.0"