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Constructed Climates: A Primer on Urban Environments Paperback - 2011
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- Title Constructed Climates: A Primer on Urban Environments
- Author William G. Wilson
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher University of Chicago Press, Chicago
- Date 2011-02
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9780226901466 / 0226901467
- Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 7.9 x 6 x 0.7 in (20.07 x 15.24 x 1.78 cm)
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- Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Studies
- Topical: Ecology
- Library of Congress subjects Environmental health, Urban ecology (Biology)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010021763
- Dewey Decimal Code 577.56
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New. As our world becomes increasingly urbanized, an understanding of the context, mechanisms, and consequences of city and suburban environments becomes more critical. Without a sense of what open spaces such as parks and gardens contribute, it's difficult to argue for their creation and upkeep: in the face of schools needing resources, roads and sewers needing maintenance, and people suffering at the hands of others, why should cities and counties spend scarce dollars planting trees and preserving parks? In "Constructed Climates", ecologist William G. Wilson demonstrates the value of urban green. Focusing specifically on the role of vegetation and trees, Wilson shows the costs and benefits reaped from urban open spaces, from cooler temperatures to better quality ground water - and why it all matters. While "Constructed Climates" is a work of science, it does not ignore the social component. Wilson looks at low-income areas that have poor vegetation and shows how enhancing…
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