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Green Infrastructure and Public Health
Full title: | Green Infrastructure and Public Health |
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ISBN: | 9780415711364 |
ISBN 10: | 0415711363 |
Authors: | Coutts, Christopher |
Publisher: | Routledge |
Edition: | 1 |
Num. pages: | 326 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2016 |
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Synopsis
Provides An Overview Of Current Research And Theories Of The Ecological Relationships And Mechanisms By Which The Environment Influences Human Health And Health Behaviour. Covering A Broad Spectrum Of Contemporary Understanding, Coutts Outlines: Public Health Models That Explicitly Promote The Importance Of The Environment To Health; Ways In Which The Quality Of The Landscape Is Tied To Health; Challenges Of Maintaining Positive Landscapes Amidst A Rapidly Changing Global Environment.--provided By Publisher. Green Infrastructure, Ecosystem Services, And The Study Of Their Contribution To Health -- The Evolution Of The Ecology Of Health -- Essential Ecosystem Services -- The Challenge Of Climate Change -- Infectious Disease Ecology -- Physical Activity -- Mental Health -- Social Capital -- The Threats To Health Posed By Green Infrastructure -- Concluding Remarks -- Public Health Promotion In England's Community Forest Partnerships -- Valencia's Jardín Del Turia Park : From Natural Disaster To Valued Public Health Amenity -- Health And Hamburg's Grünes Netz (green Network) Plan. Christopher Coutts. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.