This book gives an interdisciplinary overview on urban ecology. Basic understanding of urban nature development and its social reception are discussed for the E

Cities are not only home to around half of the global population but also major centers of economic activity and innovation. Yet, so far there has been no conse

Urban planning is a complex field of knowledge and practice. Through the decades, theoretical debate has formed an eclectic set of possible perspectives, withou

More than half the world's population currently lives in urban areas, and virtually all of the world's population growth over the next three decades is expected

Winner of the Regional Studies Association's Best Book Award 2018. In the last few decades, many global cities and towns have experienced unprecedented economic