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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Benton-Short, Lisa
Other Authors: Short, John R.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2008.
Series:Routledge critical introductions to urbanism and the city.
Subjects:
Urban ecology (Sociology)
Urbanization > Environmental aspects.
City planning > Environmental aspects.
Urban pollution.
Sustainable development.
Online Access:Table of contents only
Table of Contents:
  • The city and nature
  • Environmental issues in cities--a brief history
  • The industrial city
  • Contemporary urbanization and environmental dynamics
  • Urban sites
  • Cities, environmental hazards and disasters
  • Urban ecology
  • Water pollution and the city
  • Air pollution and the city
  • Garbage and the city
  • Race, class and environmental justice
  • Sustainable urban development.