Ecology of urban environments / Kirsten M. Parris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parris, Kirsten M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Urban ecology (Biology).

Urban ecology (Sociology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (302 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Blackwell, 2016.

Summary:

Provides an accessible introduction to urban ecology, using established ecological theory to identify generalities in the complexity of urban environments. Examines the bio-physical processes of urbanization and how these influence the dynamics of urban populations, communities and ecosystems Explores the ecology of humans in cities Discusses practical strategies for conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem services in urban environments Includes case studies with questions to improve retention and understanding

Contents:

Urban environments

Population- and species-level responses to urbanisation

Community-level responses to urbanisation

Ecosystem-level responses to urbanisation

The urban ecology of humans

Conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem services in cities

Summary and future directions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-119-24109-X

1-119-24115-4

1-78785-147-8

OCLC:

940796344