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University of Chicago Press, Date: 2011-02-28. Illustrated. paperback. Used: Good. 2011. University of Chicago Press ISBN 0226901467 9780226901466 [US]

ISBN10: 0226901467, ISBN13: 9780226901466, [publisher: University of Chicago Press] Softcover Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.
[Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2011]

ISBN10: 0226901467, ISBN13: 9780226901466, [publisher: University of Chicago Press] Softcover
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ISBN10: 0226901467, ISBN13: 9780226901466, [publisher: University of Chicago Press] Softcover
[Milano, MI, Italy] [Publication Year: 2011]

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 these areas through the planting of community gardens and trees can alleviate social ills. This book will be essential reading for environmentalists and anyone making decisions for the nature and well-being of our cities and citizens. ISBN 0226901467 9780226901466 [GB]

ISBN10: 0226901467, ISBN13: 9780226901466, [publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr] Softcover 256 pages. 8.00x6.10x0.80 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2011]

Chicago, IL University of Chicago Press 2011 Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 288 p. Contains: Illustrations.

ISBN10: 0226901467, ISBN13: 9780226901466, [publisher: University of Chicago Press] Softcover 0226901467
[DH, SE, Spain] [Publication Year: 2011]