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The Humane Metropolis
People and Nature in the 21st-Century CityLibrosOctubre 2006Edited by Rutherford H. PlattFour-fifths of Americans now live in the nation’s sprawling metropolitan areas, and half of the world’s population is now classified as “urban.” As cities become the dominant...
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Nature and Cities
The Ecological Imperative in Urban Design and PlanningLibrosNoviembre 2016Edited by Frederick R. Steiner, George F. Thompson, and Armando CarbonellNote: If you are ordering multiple copies of this book, please contact our warehouse by email at lincolnorders@pssc.com or by phone at 877-526-3257 for a shipping quote. “This book overflows...
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Conservation Catalysts
The Academy as Nature’s AgentLibrosNoviembre 2014Edited by James N. Levitt with a foreword by Stephen Woodley“We can gain encouragement from the coalition of groups that have rallied together to promote conservation and embrace connectivity: universities, environmental groups, land trusts, churches,...
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Resilient Coastal City Regions
Planning for Climate Change in the United States and AustraliaLibrosMarzo 2012Edited by Edward J. Blakely and Armando Carbonell“Mounting evidence reveals ever-faster, more extreme outcomes in spheres climatic, economic, and so on; earth’s revenge may be sooner than we expect. We must do more than adapt and...
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Climate Change and Land Policies
LibrosMayo 2011Edited by Gregory K. Ingram and Yu-Hung HongDeveloping policies that will keep climate change in check has become a global priority, as increasing greenhouse gas emissions contribute to extreme weather patterns. If these emissions remain...
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Regional Planning in America
Practice and ProspectLibrosAbril 2011Edited by Ethan Seltzer and Armando Carbonell“Regional Planning in America is an extraordinary collection that presents a clear view of the field and highlights its many forms and applications for the twenty-first century. It is essential...