Urban Biophysical Environments

by Bridgman, Howard; Warner, Robin; Dodson, John

• ISBN13: 9780195536119
• ISBN10: 0195536118
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-05-02
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

At present over 80 per cent of Australia's population lives in urban areas. This percentage is likely to increase as cities expland in an attempt to keep up with the growth in populatioon. Australia is not unique in this situation. Increasing urbanisation is the prognosis for countries allover the globe. Despite their youth, Australian cities share many characteristics and problems with cities elsewhere, while also exhibition a localised set of difficulties that require specific solutions.Urban development in Australia has had a major impact on surrounding biophysical environments, and this can sometimes adversely affect the health, welfare and lifestyle of urban resident. Urban Biophysical Environmens provides an assessment of current and emerging environmental problems from aphysical point of view. The authors take a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and managing the impact of Australian cities on the atmosphere, climate, surfacewater and groundwater, soil, flora and fauna, and ecosystems.

Author Biography

Howard Bridgman is Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Newcastle.

Table of Contents

Preface

Urbanisation Processes in Australia

The Impact of Urbanisation on Climate

Air Quality and Health in the Urban Environment

Impacts on Urbanisation on Land and Water Systems

Adverse Impacts of Urbanisation of Land and Water Systems on Human and Ecology

Impact of Urbanisation on Biological Systems

Urban Bushland and the Quality of Life

Conclusion: Urban Environmental Management and the Future

Bibliography

Index

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