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Title: Urban Diversities – Environmental and Social Issues
Author : Marino Bonaiuto, Mirilia Bonnes, Anna M Nenci & Giuseppe Carrus
Release Date : January 31, 2011
Genre: Psychology,Books,Health, Mind & Body,
Pages : * pages
Size : 9106 KB

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Current trends in people-environment studies - with an emphasis on diversity.
Biological and human-cultural diversities are both crucial aspects of sustainable
life on this planet, a fact that was recognized by the United Nations which declared
2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. Managing diversities in urban
contexts, where more than half of the world’s population currently live, represents
a fundamental aim for sustainable urban development. If this is to be achieved it
requires collaboration among different scientific and technical disciplines, many
of which are represented in this book.
Drawing on a diversity of theoretical and methodological approaches is key to
understanding better people-environment relations and for promoting the quality
of urban life. This volume is organized around different research themes, relevant
for understanding current trends and future developments in the study of peopleurban
environment relations, with an emphasis on the key concept of diversity in
relation to:

• Theoretical and methodological approaches
• Urban landscapes and perceptual approaches
• Urban green spaces and well-being
• Lifestyles and urban sustainability
• Social groups and inclusive urban environments