| Description |
viii, 296 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Big feet, small planet -- In the beginning -- From Rome to Edo -- Technology : triumph and tragedy -- Globalisation and megacity growth -- Cities as eco-technical systems -- Transport and the city -- Creating liveable cities -- Solar cities : from theory to practice -- Towards zero waste -- Using water efficiently -- Relearning urban agriculture -- Building ecopolis |
| Summary |
"Cities People Planet is a textbook on how we can address the many challenges of urbanisation. Through a fast moving text and ninety case studies, the author presents leading-edge initiatives and policies on how to make cities around the world both liveable and sustainable. Starting with a concise environmental and cultural history of cities, the book continues as a contemporary global survey and analysis of the challenges of an urbanising world. The ecological redesign of cities, where practiced, is already showing substantial economic and social benefits and is now starting to be implemented across the world."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-292) and index |
| Subject |
City planning.
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Urban ecology (Sociology)
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Sustainable development.
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Cities and towns -- Study and teaching.
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City planning -- Environmental aspects.
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Sustainable architecture.
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Urban renewal.
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| LC no. |
2005274030 |
| ISBN |
047086575X hardback |
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0470852844 paperback |
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