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Section I. Theory: Editor's introduction; 1. Behavioral and perceptual aspects of the aesthetics of urban environments Tom F. Heath; 2. Symbolic aesthetics in architecture: toward a research agenda …

geschrieben von Jack L. Nasar (Herausgeber)

The classic story of how life on Earth evolved and how the diversity of the species …

geschrieben von Edward Osborne Wilson (Autor)

This major new book presents a collection of essays by leading authorities who address the current state of knowledge. The chapters bring together the early results of an international scientific …

Part I. Introduction: 1. GTCE Science: objectives, structure, and implementation B. H. Walker and W. L. Steffen; Part II. Ecosystem Physiology: 2. Ecosystem physiology H. A. Mooney; 3. The response of …

geschrieben von Will Steffen (Autor) und Brian Walker (Autor) und Brian H. Walker (Herausgeber)

Ignorance and confusion surrounding climate change -- including a lack of understanding of climate science, its implications for the environment and society, and the range of policy options available …

geschrieben von Stephen H. Schneider (Herausgeber) und Armin Rosencranz (Herausgeber) und John O. Niles (Herausgeber)

Of critical importance to all utilities, this report includes a checklist of best management practices for self-assessment for disaster preparedness. This report addresses both natural and …

geschrieben von Neil S. Grigg (Autor) und John Bankston (Autor)

An Elephant Named Sustainability is written for the global citizen. In a very broad manner, it outlines the various components of sustainability and the interlinkages between these components. This is …

geschrieben von Sanat Mohanty (Autor)

In this remarkable anthology, 15 essays--from Wendell Berry, Vandana Shiva, and others--call upon …

geschrieben von Norman Wirzba (Herausgeber)

Donald Kennedy is the Bing Professor of Environmental Science and President …

How often in today's environmental debates have you read that "the science is in dispute"-even when there is overwhelming consensus among scientists? Too often, the voice of science is diminished or …

geschrieben von Donald Kennedy (Herausgeber)

This new edition explains what wetlands are and how they fit into our complex environmental systems. It incorporates recent court cases and regulations, discusses the functions and values of wetlands, …

geschrieben von Theda Braddock (Autor) und Lisa Bernsten (Orchester)

There has been an increasing interest in the use of highly treated reclaimed water to augment potable water resources. This special publication covers available information on considering indirect …

geschrieben von Envi Water Environment Federation (Wef) (Orchester)