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China's four decades of spectacular economic growth may now be slowing down, but the lessons for South Africa – with its own development challenges – remain important. DOUGLAS IAN SCOTT argues South Africa should re-orientate its relationship with China so as to learn from, and recreate, the successes of China's "reform and opening up" era.

From the ancient glories of Bam and Varanasi to the teeming conurbations of Tokyo and Sao Paulo, cities are amongst our greatest creations. Yet at the start of the twenty-first century, with cities now home to more than half the world's population, there is increasing concern over their unchecked expansion and the detrimental effect this is having on the planet. This unfettered growth is affecting every ecosystem on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, as induced climate change and ever increasing demands upon the world's resources take effect. As the pace of urbanization

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Conservation in a Brave New World -- 1.1 The Last Bucardo (or Not?) -- 1.2 The Authenticity Question -- 1.3 The Ethical Question -- 1.4 Types of De-extinction -- 1.5 De-extinction and the Goals of Conservation -- 1.6 Overview -- References -- Chapter 2: Three Case Studies: Aurochs, Mammoths and Passenger Pigeons -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Aurochs -- 2.3 Heck Cattle: The Aurochs' Regrettable Nazi Connection -- 2.4 Rewilding Europe -- 2.5 Woolly Mammoths -- 2.6 The Mammoth Steppe and the Earth's Climate -- 2.7 Pleistocene Park -- 2.8 How to Make a Mammoth -- 2.9 Passenger Pigeons -- 2.10 The Passenger Pigeon Resurrection Plan -- References -- Chapter 3: Real or Fake? The Authenticity Question -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Authenticism and Conservation Value -- 3.3 The Genesis Argument Against Authenticism1 -- 3.4 The Genesis Argument, Refuted -- 3.5 The Evolutionary Argument Against Authenticism -- 3.6 The Phylogenetic Argument Against Authenticism -- 3.7 The 100% Argument Against Authenticism -- 3.8 The Argument from the Definition of 'Extinction' Against Authenticism -- 3.9 The Argument from Taxonomy Against Authenticism -- 3.10 The Population-Boosting Argument for Authenticism -- 3.11 A Theory of Authenticity for De-extinct Organisms -- References -- Chapter 4: Ethical Arguments For and Against De-extinction -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Biodiversity Restoration Argument for De-extinction -- 4.3 The Justice Argument for De-extinction -- 4.4 The Ecological Restoration Argument for De-extinction -- 4.5 The Smart Politics Argument for De-extinction -- 4.6 The Argument from Coolness for De-extinction -- 4.7 The Balance Restoration Argument for De-extinction -- 4.8 The Resource Allocation Argument Against De-extinction -- 4.9 The Rewilding Argument Against De-extinction

This fully revised second edition reflects the great expansion in urban ecology research, action and teaching since 2015. Urban ecology provides an understanding of urban ecosystems and uses nature-based techniques to enhance habitats and alleviate poor environmental conditions

pt. 1. The context of urban ecology -- pt. 2. The physical environmental factors affecting life in towns and cities -- pt. 3. Urban habitats, plants and animals : species diversity in urban environments -- pt. 4. Values and uses of urban ecosystem services -- pt. 5. Caring for the urban environment : progress towards sustainable, liveable cities : responsibilities and planning.