James, Philip <br/><br/>
Urban ecology  : an introduction 
/ Philip James and Ian Douglas 
 - Second edition 
 - xl, 529 pages :  illustrations (some color) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages [447]-499) and index. 
<br/><br/>Part I. Context of urban ecology : what, how, why, and where? Urban ecology – what, how, and why? Urban areas Part II. Abiotic factors The urban atmosphere : weather, climate, and air quality The soils, substrates, and landforms underlying and supporting all life in towns and cities Water for urban ecosystems : urban hydrology Urban biogeochemistry Part III. Biological factors : urban habitats, plants and animals Urban animals Urban flora Urban fauna Part IV. Services and values Urban nature and the urban economy : natural capital and ecosystem services Urban agriculture Health and well-being Part V. Urban environmental stewardship and management Responsibilities and partnerships for urban nature and urban greening Ecological management techniques Nature-based solutions 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781032281001 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Urban ecology (Sociology)<br/>City planning--Environmental aspects<br/>Sustainable development
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>307.76