184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
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Urban climate change is a crossroads in two very different senses. One is historical. With the world now more than half urban, and given the ecological consequences of the world's high-consumption urban centers, we are at an ecological crossroad. We either head off the worst of ecological collapse through concerted and forward-looking action, or we face a 'Mad Max future' of dystopia, violence,... Read more
Contents: Introduction, Jeffrey D. Sachs; Part 1 Intersections: The design equation, Richard Plunz; The question of environmental justice, Julie Sze; Five health concerns, Bettina Menne. Part 2 Beyond Mitigation: Cities and governance, Harriett Bulkeley; Taking action, Cynthia Rosenzweig; The adaptation imperative, Richenda Connell. Part 3 The Urban Psyche: Urban competitiveness, Matteo Caroli; What if ... New York, David Burney; Toponymical Rome, Lorenzo Bellicini. Part 4 Communication Challenges: Communicating the safe city, Antonio Cianciullo; Real people, urban places, Matthew C. Nisbet; Governance and consensus building, Marianella Sclavi. Part 5 Post-Warming: The Mad Max phase, Lieven De Cauter; The sociology of disaster, Bruna De Marchi; The Antarctica project, Jorge Orta. Part 6 The Resistance Factor: A vicious circle, Cinzia Abbate; Uncertainties, Alessandro Lanza; Out of alternative explanations, Antonio Navarra; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Maria Paola Sutto
'Readers will be stimulated, perplexed and challenged throughout. They will take a new energy and commitment from the volume. And most important, they will understand that the task of sustainable urban development is one of the world's greatest challenges, with our generation at a world-shaping crossroad.' Jeffrey D. Sachs (taken from the Introduction) 'Urban Climate Change Crossroads is a thought- provoking volume that underscores the need for a holistic approach to urban climate change.' Journal of Urban History 'What is interesting about this book is that it looks beyond the physico-technical aspects of sustainable cities. It shows that mitigation and adaptation to climate changes necessitate more than a transition to sustainable energy use, smart grids and carbon neutrality. It is equally - if not more - about merging ecology and economics, about integrating technology, spatial analysis, community participation, perception and a deep appreciation of ecology. It is about real interdisciplinarity and holism, appealing to economists, public health experts, designers. architects, and community organisers. The book focuses on an underemphasised dimension of the climate changes discourse.' International Journal of Environment and Pollution 'The book is well-structured, with clear themes to each collection of papers and figures illustrating each chapter’s message. The book is complemented with a collection of participants’ commentaries, contributing to the feeling of open discussion... the book succeeds in conveying a sense of urgency for climate change action, while underlining the need for a holistic approach to sustainable urban development as a means of effectively addressing the global climate change crisis...' Austral Ecology
