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OverviewFor the first time at the beginning of thetwenty-first century, urban dwellers outnumber rural residents and this trend is set to continue. Consequently one of the most pressing issues of our time is how to square the social and economic development of cities with their environmental limits and those of the wider environment. The theme of the environment and city is topical at every level, from the politics of global trade to local community networks.Environment and the City looks at the evolution of cities in the developed and the developing world and the implications for resource consumption and environmental impacts. It takes a cross-cutting approach with new thinking on multiple geographies the configuration of networks, exclusion, consumption, risk and ecological footprint. Urban environmental themes and their related social, economic and political agendas are outlined. In turn the environmental impacts and environmental agendas relating to key sectors of the urban economy are discussed. The global context to such issues is then explored before the practical tools and methods of urban environmental management are investigated. The theme of the sustainable city emerges from this not so much as a standard menu, but as a learning process between all sections of society.This book, a valuable resource, provides a concise, accessible route map for all students interested in the environmental issues emanating from our urban society. Written to aid student understanding, the easily navigable text features boxed practical examples, discussion points, signposts to reading and websites, and a glossary. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joe Ravetz (University of Manchester, UK) , Clive George (Pavilion University of Manchester, UK University of Manchester, UK University of Manchester, UK University of Manchester, UK University of Manchester, UK University of Manchester, UK) , Joe Howe (Queen's University, Belfast, UK) , Peter W Roberts (University of Dundee, UK)Publisher: Routledge Imprint: Routledge ISBN: 9781306851527ISBN 10: 1306851521 Pages: 390 Publication Date: 06 June 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |