The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is one of the most important and highly visible urban public spaces in the U.S.? It is considered by many Americans to be “the nation’s front yard.” Yet few have
Cities of North America provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary issues confronting the cities of North America. Bringing together leading geographers, the text introduces contemporary spatia
Cities are stepping forward to address the critical sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Meeting the demands of complex issues requires municipalities to evaluate problems and their solution
Cities and Nature connects environmental processes with social and political actions. The book reconnects science and social science to demonstrate how the city is part of the environment and how it i
Cities and Nature connects environmental processes with social and political actions. The book reconnects science and social science to demonstrate how the city is part of the environment and how it i
Cities and Nature illustrates how the city is part of the environment, and how it is subject to environmental constraints and opportunities. The city has been treated in geographical writings as only
Cities and Nature illustrates how the city is part of the environment, and how it is subject to environmental constraints and opportunities. The city has been treated in geographical writings as only
Price and Benton-Short (both geography, George Washington U.) present a collection of 15 papers; the majority were originally given at a 2006 workshop held at George Washington U. which brought togeth
Now in a thoroughly revised and updated edition, this text offers a comprehensive discussion of the physical and human geography of the United States and Canada, weaving in the key themes of environme
This book explores how prominent sites across the National Mall remember US history, both individually and in concert with other sites throughout the Mall. Collectively, these sites reveal how the nat
