Buch, Englisch, Band 1, 294 Seiten, Kartoniert, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 225 mm, Gewicht: 459 g
Reihe: Umwelt- und Klimageschichte
Buch, Englisch, Band 1, 294 Seiten, Kartoniert, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 225 mm, Gewicht: 459 g
Reihe: Umwelt- und Klimageschichte
ISBN: 978-3-8376-4375-6
Verlag: transcript
1. Why did You chose this topic?
Urban-environmental history has taken shape as a substantial area of research in recent years, but so far, a survey of relevant concepts has been missing. The volume aims to close this gap.
2. What new perspectives does your book offer?
For the first time, the book draws together some of the most pertinent concepts in urban-environmental history, thus allowing readers to compare existing approaches and develop ideas for the further exploration of this field of research.
3. What makes your topic relevant for current research debates?
Both in politics and science, questions of social and ecological sustainability, environmental change and the quality of urban life have become important issues. Taking stock of the conceptual state of art in urban-environmental history, the book broadens the perspective on the most pressing concerns of current urban societies.
4. Choose one person you would like to discuss your book with!
Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi (India), the world's fastest growing metropolis.
5. Your book summary in one sentence:
The first comprehensive overview of recent approaches to the study of urban-environmental history.




