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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454551403321

Autore

Newman Peter <1945->

Titolo

Cities as sustainable ecosystems [[electronic resource] ] : principles and practices / / Peter Newman, Isabella Jennings

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : Island Press, c2008

ISBN

1-59726-747-3

1-4356-9984-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (296 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

JenningsIsabella

Disciplina

307.76

Soggetti

Urban ecology (Sociology)

Sustainable development

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-276) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Vision -- Economy and society -- Biodiversity -- Ecological footprints -- Modeling cities on ecosystems -- Sense of place -- Empowerment and participation -- Partnerships -- Sustainable production and consumption -- Governance and hope -- Conclusions.