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Cities as sustainable ecosystems principles and practices

Peter Newman 1945- Isabella Jennings

Washington, D.C. Island Press c2008

Localização: EESC - Esc. Engenharia de São Carlos    (333.72 N554c ) e outros locais(Acessar)

  • Título:
    Cities as sustainable ecosystems principles and practices
  • Autor: Peter Newman 1945-
  • Isabella Jennings
  • Assuntos: Urban ecology (Sociology); MEIO AMBIENTE URBANO; DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL; Sustainable development
  • Notas: Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-276) and index
  • Descrição: 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
    In the early years of the new millennium humankind faces the challenge of moving onto a more sustainable path. Cities, now home to almost half of humanity, are growing faster than ever before in human history. While cities provide expanding economic opportunities in the new global economy, they are also big contributors to environmental disruption both within and well beyond their boundaries, and many are experiencing growing social problems. Thus, cities have a critical role to play in achieving sustainability. Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems (CASE) offers a way forward. The central notion is that the best innovations in human history have arisen by learning from and modelling natural systems. Cities need to develop this perspective. The ecosystem viewpoint is an inclusive one that sees humans as part of social-ecological systems - local ecosystems through bioregions to the biosphere - where the focus is on relationships and processes which support life in its myriad forms, especially partnerships and cooperation
  • Editor: Washington, D.C. Island Press
  • Data de criação/publicação: c2008
  • Formato: x, 284 p. ill. 26 cm.
  • Idioma: Inglês
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