Ecology of Center City, Philadelphia
Author | : Kenneth D. Frank |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 2015-09-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 0692506489 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780692506486 |
Rating | : 4/5 (486 Downloads) |
Download or read book Ecology of Center City, Philadelphia written by Kenneth D. Frank and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two centuries ago Philadelphia was the center for the study of natural history in the United States. Drawing on this legacy, this book explores the ecology of the city's downtown, a district called Center City. Despite high density development, the ecology of Center City turns out to be resilient and dynamic.