Cities An Environmental History

by Ian Douglas

Cities are amongst our greatest creations. Yet, with cities now home to over half the world's population, there is increasing concern over their unchecked expansion and the detrimental effect this is having on the planet. This unfettered growth is affecting every ecosystem on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, as induced climate change and ever increasing demands upon the world's resources take effect. As the pace of urbanisation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845117964
• ISBN13: 9781845117962
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.1"