{"product_id":"urban-ecology","title":"Urban Ecology","description":"\u003cp\u003eUrban Ecology: An Introduction seeks to open the readers mind and eyes to the way in which nature permeates everyday urban living  and how it has to be understood  cared for  and managed in order to make our towns and cities healthier places to visit and in which to live and work. The authors examine how nature can improve our physical and mental health  the air we breathe and the waters we use  as well as boosting our enjoyment of parks and gardens. Urban Ecology sets out the science that underlies the changing natural scene and the tools used to ensure that cities become both capable of adapting to climate change and more beautiful and resilient. The book begins with a discussion of the nature of urban places and the role of nature in towns and cities. Part 1 looks at the context and content of urban ecology  its relationship to other foci of interest within ecology and other environmental sciences  and the character of city landscapes and ecosystems. In Part 2 the authors set out the physical and chemical components of urban ecosystems and ecological processes  including urban weather and climate  urban geomorphology and soils  urban hydrology and urban biogeochemical cycles. In Part 3 urban habitats  urban flora and fauna  and the effects of  deliberate and inadvertent human action on urban biota are examined. Part 4 contains an exploration of the identification and assessment of ecosystem services in urban areas  emphasising economic evaluation  the importance of urban nature for human health and well-being  and restoration ecology and creative conservation. Finally  in Part 5 the tasks for urban ecologists in optimising and sustaining urban ecosystems  providing for nature in cities  adapting to climate change and in developing the urban future in a more sustainable manner are set out. Within the 16 chapters of the book  in which examples from around the world are drawn upon - the authors explore current practice and future alternatives  set out procedures for ecological assessment and evaluation  suggest student activities and discussion topics  provide recommended reading and an extensive bibliography. The book contains more than 150 tables and over 150 photographs and diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44983539892277,"sku":"ByrdShop_0415538955","price":91.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780415538954.jpg?v=1770797863","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/urban-ecology","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}