| Green City: People, Nature, and Urban Places Contributor(s): Soderstrom, Mary (Author) |
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ISBN: 1550652079 ISBN-13: 9781550652079 Publisher: Vehicule Press OUR PRICE: $16.17 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: Examining 11 cities worldwide and concentrating on the intersection of nature and society in the urban environment, this book offers insight into how people have tried and often failed to connect with nature throughout history while retaining a strong optimism for the future. Giving examples for each city, the author weighs the consequences of introducing nature to urban areas and provides recommendations on creating green space in the city. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Urban - Architecture | Landscape - Nature |
| Dewey: 307.76 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.52" W x 8.46" (0.76 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Examining 11 cities worldwide and concentrating on the intersection of nature and society in the urban environment, this book offers insight into how people have tried and often failed to connect with nature throughout history while retaining a strong optimism for the future. Giving examples for each city, the author weighs the consequences of introducing nature to urban areas and provides recommendations on creating green space in the city. |
Contributor Bio(s): Soderstrom, Mary: - CA |