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Handbook on Urban Sustainability
Nolberto . Ed(S): Munier
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Description for Handbook on Urban Sustainability
hardcover. A guide to establishing a city on a sustainable path. It addresses sustainable urban planning issues by breaking the city down to its components. Editor(s): Munier, Nolberto. Num Pages: 804 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1373.
A PARAMOUNT CONCEPT The following article, authored by Mathis Wackernagel et al, illustrates the Ecological Footprint concept developed by William Rees and Mathis Wackernagel (1996). This is a fundamental concept to measure sustainability and the unequal use of land resources on the planet. The Ecological Footprint is mentioned many times in this book in different chapters, showing its importance. For this reason it is believed that the inclusion of this paper as a preface to this handbook will not only enhance the reader’s understanding of the concept but will also aid in understanding further chapters. Nolberto Munier Editor THE ECOLOGICAL ... Read more
A PARAMOUNT CONCEPT The following article, authored by Mathis Wackernagel et al, illustrates the Ecological Footprint concept developed by William Rees and Mathis Wackernagel (1996). This is a fundamental concept to measure sustainability and the unequal use of land resources on the planet. The Ecological Footprint is mentioned many times in this book in different chapters, showing its importance. For this reason it is believed that the inclusion of this paper as a preface to this handbook will not only enhance the reader’s understanding of the concept but will also aid in understanding further chapters. Nolberto Munier Editor THE ECOLOGICAL ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
804
Condition
New
Number of Pages
804
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402053504
SKU
V9781402053504
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Handbook on Urban Sustainability
"This volume belongs in the library of every serious city planner and policy-maker committed to building a future that works for us all." Mathis Wackernagel, Global Footprint Network