Green City: People; Nature; and Urban Places looks at eleven cities the world over to see how people and nature have interacted over the course of history; and how people attempt to bring nature into cities. In each of these locations; Soderstrom examines how people have tried to make a connection with naturehow well theyve done is both a lesson in hope and; often; a warning. Featuring chapters on Babylon; Provins (France); London and Bloomsbury; Hamilton; Chicago; Irvine; Singapore; Tanga (Tanzania); Kochi (India); Shanghai; and So Paulo; as well as recommendations on what must be done so that everyone has a bit of green to call their own. Also includes photographs and extensive notes.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy carol atkinson-sullivanThis was recommended to me by a photographer and I purchased itas a gift for a friend1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Clear content...By JenniferThe author"s choice to use a Question and Answer format works well; for me; resulting in a more active read.Relevant. Informative. Refreshing.