Isbn: 9781461431879 - sustainability science: the emerging paradigm and the urban environment (11 resultados)

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Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 2012 edition. 461 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - A new paradigm for use-inspired research, informed decision making and development of science-based policy is emerging at the very heart of the global sustainability transition. Sustainability science attempts to unravel the complexities of the coupled Human-Environment System and address the core sustainability challenges of the 21st century: Reconciling society s development goals with the planet s environmental limits Understanding the fundamental character of interactions between nature and society Advancing the social and technological knowledge related to sustainability, and using such knowledge for action Balancing social and environmental well-being, quality of life, and equity with wise-management and conservation of natural resourcesThe topics in this book focus on emerging research and policy in, a) sustainability science, b) the ecology of cities, c) landscape ecology scale, spatial patterns, organizational levels, and ecological processes, and d) related topics in resource exploitation and management, the valuation of natural and social capital, habitat and biodiversity conservation, social learning, ecosystem based management, and integrated watershed-coastal zone management.…

Hardcover. Condición: gut. 2012. Sustainability Science In englischer Sprache. pages.

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Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -A new paradigm for use-inspired research, informed decision making and development of science-based policy is emerging at the very heart of the global sustainability transition. Sustainability science attempts to unravel the complexities of the coupled Human-Environment System and address the core sustainability challenges of the 21st century: Reconciling society s development goals with the planet s environmental limits Understanding the fundamental character of interactions between nature and society Advancing the social and technological knowledge related to sustainability, and using such knowledge for action Balancing social and environmental well-being, quality of life, and equity with wise-management and conservation of natural resourcesThe topics in this book focus on emerging research and policy in, a) sustainability science, b) the ecology of cities, c) landscape ecology scale, spatial patterns, organizational levels, and ecological processes, and d) related topics in resource exploitation and management, the valuation of natural and social capital, habitat and biodiversity conservation, social learning, ecosystem based management, and integrated watershed-coastal zone management. 464 pp. Englisch.…

Gebunden. Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book highlights sustainability science by addressing key challenges for scientists A goal of this book is to try and understand the workings of complex systems when humans are involved Greater degrees of integration across science and .…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -The object of this book is to highlight how the nascent field of sustainability science is addressing a key challenges for scientists; that is, understanding the workings of complex systems especially when humans are involved. A consistent thread in the sustainability science movement is the wide acknowledgement that greater degrees of integration across what are now segmented dimensions of extant Science and Technology systems will be a key factor in matching the most appropriate science and technology solutions to specific sustainability problems in specific places.Springer-Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 464 pp. Englisch.…

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Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 464.