The heterogeneity of cities has been acknowledged as one of their most striking features for a very long time. Spatial heterogeneity characterized the ancient, cosmologically oriented cities of the Middle […]
The transformation of the Earth’s human population to a predominantly urban home is one of the major milestones of the 21st century. While urbanization in industrialized regions such as the United […]
In order to plan for the next phase of BES, we are beginning to consider theoretical frameworks. Here is the current status of that search. A Multitude of Urban Theories. […]
Famously Rampant Urbanization This last summer, I had the pleasure of being hosted as a Visiting International Professor by the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences in Beijing. This center is […]
The previous Book of the Year focused on bio-ecological theory. Because BES is a social-ecological research and education endeavor, the Project Management Committee agreed that this year our book should […]
A lot of effort in urban ecological science around the world is now focused on the process of urbanization. This is reasonable because the demographic, social, environmental, and economic shifts […]
BES is a far flung, disciplinarily diverse project. We do many things to apply centripetal force to a situation that seems naturally to be dissipative. One centering activity is to […]
An essay has been written to help outline the needs to be met and the theoretical structure that we must flesh out and fill in to enhance intellectual integration in […]
As the New Year rings in, it is time to prepare for 2014 as the BES Year of Theory. This designation highlights our concerted efforts to improve our ability to […]
Important Needs for Theory Two things are clear about theory in BES. First, it is an extraordinarily important and well recognized tool for integration and motivation in our long-term social-ecological […]
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