Kirsten M. Parris - Ecology of Urban Environments download DJV, FB2, EPUB
9781444332643 English 1444332643 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, Studies the distribution, abundance and behaviour of organisms, their interactions with each other and with their urban environment Case studies with questions to improve retention and understanding Uses existing ecological theory to identify generalities and complexities in the urban ecosystems Discusses the urban ecology of humans, community-level, ecosystem-level, and population-and species-level responses to urbanization
9781444332643 English 1444332643 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, Studies the distribution, abundance and behaviour of organisms, their interactions with each other and with their urban environment Case studies with questions to improve retention and understanding Uses existing ecological theory to identify generalities and complexities in the urban ecosystems Discusses the urban ecology of humans, community-level, ecosystem-level, and population-and species-level responses to urbanization