The need to find new approaches to the development of cities is becoming increasingly urgent in this age of continuing population growth, demographic transition, climate change, fossil fuel peak and biodiversity losses. Restoring ecosystem services and promoting biodiversity is essential to sustaina[...]

Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience as a textbook for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and as a reference for practicing scientists from a wide array of disc[...]

"A CRC title, part of the Taylor & Francis imprint, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group, the academic division of T&F Informa plc."[...]

Maintaining and preserving the environment is a crucial consideration in an era where climate change and rising sea levels are common knowledge. It is important for researchers and developers alike to explore potential solutions for a steadily warming world.The Handbook of Research on Uncovering New[...]

?Startup communities? are popping up everywhere, from cities all over the United States like Boulder, Boston, New York, Seattle, and Omaha to countries like Iceland. These entrepreneurial ecosystems are driving innovation, new business creation, and job growth. Startup Communities documents the stra[...]

The world is undergoing unprecedented changes in many of the factors that determine its fundamental properties and their in- ence on society. These changes include climate; the chemical c- position of the atmosphere; the demands of a growing human population for food and ?ber; and the mobility of or[...]

"Our Human Planet" summarizes the findings of the four working groups and serves as a reference guide to the four main volumes in the MA series. It presents the key findings of each of the working groups, and meets the needs of policy makers and other professionals. The summary also provides an over[...]

In "The Media Ecosystem," Antonio Lopez draws together the seemingly disparate realms of ecology and media studies to present a fresh and provocative interpretation of the current state of the mass media--and its potential future. Lopez explores the connections between media and the environment, arg[...]

This title articulates a valuable new approach to managing marine ecosystems. Conventional management approaches cannot meet the challenges faced by ocean and coastal ecosystems today. Consequently, national and international bodies have called for a shift toward more comprehensive ecosystem-based m[...]

With bold designs for everyday life, this notebook system offers owners a collection of colour, size and format combinations to engage any personality. Featuring vibrant colours - clementine, grape, kiwi, lagoon, onyx and watermelon - the ecosystem collection is designed to empower and motivate peop[...]

With bold designs for everyday life, this notebook system offers owners a collection of colour, size and format combinations to engage any personality. Featuring vibrant colours - clementine, grape, kiwi, lagoon, onyx and watermelon - the ecosystem collection is designed to empower and motivate peop[...]

With bold designs for everyday life, this notebook system offers owners a collection of colour, size and format combinations to engage any personality. Featuring vibrant colours - clementine, grape, kiwi, lagoon, onyx and watermelon - the ecosystem collection is designed to empower and motivate peop[...]