The contribution of ecology for human well-being remains blurred in decision-making trathecodes, although its impact on societal well-being is profound. This volume presents some of the latest deve…
Designers of the built environment have much to learn from nature and Industrial ecology as they focus increasingly on green or sustainable construction. Natural systems are the ideal model not onl…
In its broadest sense environmental planning is an attempt to balance and harmonise the various enterprises, which man, for his own benefit, has superimposed on natural environments. Although these…
The spread of newly 'invented' places, such as theme parks, shopping malls and revamped historic areas, necessitates a redefinition of the concept of 'place' from an architectural perspective. In t…
The first edition of Elements of Ecology appeared in 1976 as a short version of Ecology and Field Biology. Since that time, Elements of Ecology has evolved into a textbook in- tended for use in a o…
This unique textbook introduces undergraduate students to quantitative models and methods in ecology, behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and conservation. It explores the core concepts share…
The book covers the major concepts, the methods of spatially explicit analyses from an ecological perspective, and the factors of landscape dynamics having ecological implications. The authors expl…
The book "Reconciling Man with the Environment" by Eric Ashby is based on a series of three lectures delivered at Stanford University in October 1977. It explores the complex relationship between h…
Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and methodologies in environmental science. This text emphasizes the impo…
In the absence of federal leadership, states and localities are stepping forward to address critical problems like climate change, urban sprawl, and polluted water and air. Making a city fundament…