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Politics of Urban Runoff: Nature, Technology, and the Sustainable City (Urban and Industrial Environments),Used
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A study of urban stormwater runoff that explores the relationships among nature, technology, and society in cities.When rain falls on the city, it creates urban runoff that cause flooding, erosion, and water pollution. Municipal engineers manage a complex network of technical and natural systems to treat and remove these temporary water flows from cities as quickly as possible. Urban runoff is frequently discussed in terms of technical expertise and environmental management, but it encompasses a multitude of such nontechnical issues as land use, quality of life, governance, aesthetics, and community identity, and is central to the larger debates on creating more sustainable and livable cities. In this book, Andrew Karvonen uses urban runoff as a lens to view the relationships among nature, technology, and society. Offering theoretical insights from urban environmental history, human geography, landscape and ecological planning, and science and technology studies as well as empirical evidence from case studies, Karvonen proposes a new relational politics of urban nature.After describing the evolution of urban runoff practices, Karvonen analyzes the urban runoff activities in Austin and Seattletwo cities known for their highly contested public debates over runoff issues and exemplary storm water management practices. The Austin case study highlights the tensions among urban development, property rights, land use planning, and citizen activism; the Seattle case study explores the city's longstanding reputation for being in harmony with nature. Drawing on these accounts, Karvonen suggests a new relational politics of urban nature that is situated, inclusive, and actionoriented to address the tensions among nature, technology, and society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Politics of Urban Runoff'? A: The book examines the interplay between nature, technology, and society in urban environments, specifically through the lens of urban stormwater runoff.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Andrew Karvonen, who provides insights derived from urban environmental history and various case studies.
- Q: What types of case studies are included in the book? A: The book features case studies on urban runoff practices in Austin and Seattle, exploring their unique challenges and management strategies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Politics of Urban Runoff'? A: The book was published on January 1, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes does the book explore regarding urban runoff? A: It discusses themes like land use, governance, community identity, and the relationship between urban development and environmental management.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it provides theoretical insights and empirical evidence that can be valuable for students and professionals in urban planning and environmental studies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Does the book offer a new perspective on urban nature? A: Yes, Karvonen proposes a new relational politics of urban nature that is inclusive and action-oriented to address contemporary urban challenges.