Cities and Natural Process: A Basis for Sustainability [Paperback]

Michael Hough (Author)

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Publication Date: June 17, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0415298555 | ISBN-13: 978-0415298551 | Edition: 2

Cities and Natural Process is a discussion of the fundamental conflict in the perception of nature and an expression of the essential need for an environmental view when approaching urban design. Whilst retaining the existing structure, each of the chapters has been revised to take into account recent theoretical and practical developments. A completely new concluding chapter has been added which draws together the themes of the volume and links these to broader landscape issues such as greenway systems, landscape ecology and green infrastructure.

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"In many ways the profession is just catching up with Hough's thinking." - Joan Nassauer, University of Michigan

About the Author

Michael Hough is a landscape architect and senior partner in the Toronto firm of Hough, Stanbar, Nayor and Dance. He is also Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (June 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415298555
• ISBN-13: 978-0415298551
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great., February 8, 2010

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This review is from: Cities and Natural Process: A Basis for Sustainability (Paperback)

This book came to me highly recommended by two professors. The book is well organized and covers everything about urban sustainability. It is a great read if you have not read this sort of thing before, because it will quickly open your eyes to facets of life that may have so far escaped your consideration. However, I am disappointed with the substantiated data provided in the book. There are a few case study-type sections that are largely based in and around Ottawa, but many of the supporting information the author is using is coming from mediocre sources that are not the peer-reviewed journals for which I was hoping. The author makes significant claims and statements that differ from other sources I have read, and the citations are along the lines of Popular Science and E Magazine. I think I could get away citing Michael Hough, but I'm not sure my professors would accept many of the citations he uses. It's a good book, just not the great book I was hoping to find.