Complexity of urban ecosystems: the contribution of human ecology

Roderick J. Lawrence, (2009) Complexity of urban ecosystems: the contribution of human ecology. Malaysian Journal of Environmental Management, 10 (1). pp. 67-82. ISSN 1511-7855

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Abstract

Urban ecosystems are complex with many material and non-physical constituents. They are not structured within traditional disciplines and professional sectors. Therefore, they ought to be considered in terms of the multiple factors that influence both the structure and functioning of these ecosystems. An ecological perspective recognizes that behavioural, biological, cultural, economic, social, physical and political factors need to be considered if a comprehensive understanding of urban ecosystems is to complement disciplinary and sector-based interpretations. Key concepts and principles of human ecology are applied in this paper to help achieve this objective

Item Type:Article
Journal:Malaysian Journal of Environmental Management
ID Code:2280
Deposited By: Ms. Nor Ilya Othman
Deposited On:27 Jul 2011 01:47
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