From 2008; for the first time in human history; half of the worldrsquo;s population now live in cities. Yet despite a wealth of literature on green architecture and planning; there is to date no single book which draws together theory from the full range of disciplines - from architecture; planning and ecology - which we must come to grips with if we are to design future cities which are genuinely sustainable.Paul Downtonrsquo;s Ecopolis takes a major step along this path. It highlights the urgent need to understand the role of cities as both agents of change and means of survival; at a time when climate change has finally grabbed world attention; and it provides a framework for designing cities that integrates knowledge - both academic and practical - from a range of relevant disciplines.Identifying key theorists; practitioners; places and philosophies; the book provides a solid theoretical context which introduces the concept of urban fractals; and goes on to present a series of design and planning tools for achieving Sustainable Human Ecological Development (SHED). Combining knowledge from diverse fields to present a synthesis of urban ecology; the book will provide a valuable resource for students; researchers and practitioners in architecture; construction; planning; geography and the traditional life sciences.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Fab Picture Book about Writers and What They Wore!By Assunta SciarrettaThis is a fun book for anyone who is curious about writers and their lives. Theres a short biological sketch and pictures to go with the writers. The photographs in this book are amazing although none of them are in color. This book cleverly describes the synchronicity of the fashion and literary worlds. Signature looks of writers such as their glasses; head scarves and hats; suits; and hair demonstrate the deliberateness of their style that translated into their writing. I enjoyed seeing the full-page; vivid photographs of some of the worlds greatest writers such as George Sand; Edgar Allan Poe; T.S. Eliot; Mark Twain; Sylvia Plath; F. Scott Fitzgerald; Susan Sontag and Tom Wolfe. The writers clothing was so distinctive that it contributed to their personas in a way that the ordinariness of their physicality couldnt. This would make a perfect gift book for anyone into literature! I only wished that even more writers and their wardrobe were covered.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Breathtaking images and stories of literary greats; a mesmerizing glimpseBy outwestThere is simply something to be said about how truly great and inspirational writers have a mindset and worldview that is unlike what most people may have. What this book shows is that this mindset and self-image so often translates into an incredible and unique sense of style. Compiling vintage images of many great authors like Beckett; Plath; Wilde; and Donna Tartt with quotes; anecdotes and stories; this book provides a brief immersion into the authors themselves. Just looking at the cover image can leave you breathless.A truly unique and mesmerizing book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fun!By SusanFascinating! Really enjoy seeing how each woman; as well as some of the men; has a unique style.
