Greenways [Hardcover]

J.G. Fabos (Editor), J. Ahern (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0444824642 | ISBN-13: 978-0444824646 | Edition: 1

This book is a republication of the 26 papers that originally appeared in a special "Greenways" issue of the journal Landscape and Urban Planning in October of 1995. The purpose of the book is to present a broad range of original international research and case studies engaging: the origins of the international greenway movement, greenway planning, and perceptions and implementation of greenways. The book is the first international publication on the subject of Greenways, which is seen by the editors as the beginning of an unprecedented international movement involving: landscape architects/planners, geographers, ecologists, scientists, decision makers, and land managers. The book will be of special interest to professionals and students from many disciplines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 498 pages
• Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1 edition (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0444824642
• ISBN-13: 978-0444824646
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,806,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Greenways, October 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Greenways (Hardcover)

An absolutely first-class collection from outstanding authors. Very well edited and presented. In 2003 it remains an invaluable benchmark on the subject.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Briliant, the most important work on the topic of greenways!, March 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Greenways (Hardcover)

This book is my personal bible. Particularly the chapter by Jack Ahern. Fine work, congrats Jack.