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Author:   Peter Nijkamp ,  Adriaan Perrels
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Earthscan Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781853832031

ISBN 10:   1853832030
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   01 October 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781844079827
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

List of illustrations Preface Part I Sustainable Cities: Challenge and Potential of Energy and Environmental Policies 1. Urban Sustainability as a New Paradigm 2. Energy-Environmental Policy as a Focal Point of Sustainable Cities 3. Recent Developments in Local Energy and Environmental Planning 4. Methods for Urban Energy-Environmental Impact Studies 5. Energy Policy and Urban Sustainability Part II Energy and Urban Environment in Europe: A Comparative Overview of Twelve Cities Amsterdam Besanqon Braganqa Cadiz Dublin Esch/Alzette Gent Mannheim Newcastle Odense Thessaloniki Torino Part III Interpretation and Policy Analysis of the Cities Project 18. A Retrospective Interpretation of the Cities Results 19. European Cities and Sustainability Policy 20. Sustainable Cities: Retrospect and Prospect References

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This most broad-based and systematic study of LA21 ever produced offers important lessons and suggestions for the future which will be invaluable in preparations for the Earth Summit 2002 to be held in Johannesburg. -- Warmer Bulletin 84

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Peter Nijkamp is Professor in Regional, Urban and Environmental Economics at Free University, Amsterdam. Author of numerous books, he is a world authority on environmental economics and urban policy., Adriaan Perrels is head of the research department of the Energy Studies Centre in Petten, The Netherlands. He has worked extensively in the field of energy planning and electricity load management.

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