Rutherford Platt – författare

Interdisciplinary in content, this collection of essays looks at the ecology of urban communities, exploring issues of geography, ecology, landscape architecture, urban forestry, law and environmental education. Broad overviews of common problems are accompanied by specific case studies.

Four-fifths of Americans now live in the nation's sprawling metropolitan areas, and half of the world's population is now classified as ""urban."" As cities become the dominant living environment for humans, there is growing concern about how to make such places more habitable, more healthy and safe, more ecological, and more equitable - in short, more ""humane."" This book explores the prospects for a more humane metropolis through a series of essays and case studies that consider why and how urban places can be made greener and more amenable. Its point of departure is the legacy of William H. Whyte (1917-1999), one of America's most admired urban thinkers. From his eyrie high above Manhattan in the offices of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Whyte laid the foundation for today's ""smart growth"" and ""new urbanist"" movements with books, such as ""The Last Landscape"" (1968). His passion for improving the habitability of cities and suburbs is reflected in the diverse grass-roots urban design and regreening strategies discussed in this volume. Topics examined in this book include urban and regional greenspaces, urban ecological restoration, social equity, and green design. Some of the contributors are recognized academic experts, while others offer direct practical knowledge of particular problems and initiatives. The editor's introduction and epilogue set the individual chapters in a broader context and suggest how the strategies described, if widely replicated, may help create more humane urban environments.

"The First Book of Adam and Eve" is a religious and apocryphal text attributed to Rutherford Platt. It delves into the story of Adam and Eve, drawing from biblical and extra-biblical sources to provide an imaginative narrative of their lives and experiences in the Garden of Eden. This book expands on the biblical account, delving into the details of Adam and Eve's interactions with angels, their encounters with Satan, and their eventual expulsion from paradise. Through vivid storytelling, Platt explores themes of temptation, sin, and redemption, offering a unique perspective on the well-known biblical narrative. "The First Book of Adam and Eve" provides readers with a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's origin story, offering insights into the nature of good and evil and the consequences of human actions.