This book gives an interdisciplinary overview on urban ecology. Basic understanding of urban nature development and its social reception are discussed for the European Metropolitan Area of Berlin. Furthermore; we investigate specific consequences for the environment; nature and the quality of life for city dwellers due to profound changes such as climate change and the demographic and economic developments associated with the phenomena of shrinking cities. Actual problems of urban ecology should be discussed not only in terms of natural dimensions such as atmosphere; biosphere; pedosphere and hydrosphere but also in terms of social and cultural dimensions such as urban planning; residence and recreation; traffic and mobility and economic values. Our research findings focus on streets; new urban landscapes; intermediate use of brown fields and the relationships between urban nature and the well-being of city dwellers. Finally; the book provides a contribution to the international discussion on urban ecology.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic Book That Chronicles The Last Hubble Servicing Mission.By Gregory N. CecilI want to introduce you to photographer and author Michael Soluri. Michael has written a new book called "Infinite Worlds;" that chronicles the astronauts and shuttle workforce as they prep for the last Hubble servicing mission through pictures and the words of the actual people involved. Michael spent three years at the various space centers documenting the effort and got to know many of the people well. He would make a wonderful guest describing the efforts that went into preparing the mission and the people involved. You can also find his interview on MSNBC at http://www.msnbc.com/the-cycle/watch/why-space-explorers-take-the-risk-352522819575 Michael honored me with the opportunity to contribute a 4 page essay to the book about my day to day activities at KSC; called "Only Time Will Tell." There are 17 others essays written by the astronauts; engineers; and scientists involved. The insights given are outstanding.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Michael Soluri Takes You ThereBy Edward RezacI am admittedly biased in my love and appreciation for this work; having lived the story. I am; however; overwhelmed by the sights; the sounds; and the memories each time I revisit the historic effort portrayed in these pages. Much like the Hubble time machine; ldquo;Infinite Worldsrdquo; captures the energy of the moment and presents the wonder and the beauty of what was born of it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. If you love HST; if you love NASA; if you love exploration; buy this book.By John OMearaTruly an amazing collection of stories and images telling the story of SM4; the last servicing mission to HST. The photographer does a brilliant job of reminding os that its a team of dedicated professionals that make HST go and bring us some of the best science in the world. A wonderful piece of work.