Welcome to the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty bookshelf. This collection of published books, written and/or edited by our faculty, highlights their expertise across a wide range of topics. The books featured here reflect the knowledge and creativity that drive our college’s impact in agriculture, the environment and our communities.
Environmental Justice in Nepal: Origins, Struggles and Prospects
- Jonathan London is a professor with the UC Davis Department of Human Ecology
- Jagannath Adhikari is an independent researcher and teaches in Nepal and Australia
- Thomas Robertson is a historian and the former director of Fulbright Nepal/United States Educational Foundation
Environmental Justice in Nepal: Origins, Struggles and Prospects (Routledge Press), features 24 chapters written by leading Nepali scholars and advocates to explore key environmental justice issues. Covering topics including agricultural land tenure, irrigation water access, air quality, pesticide use and climate change, the book dives into how these challenges shape the lives of people in Nepal. It highlights the connections between natural resource-based livelihoods and the rapid changes brought by urbanization and industrialization. With insights from local scholars and practitioners, the book also examines social movements, Indigenous rights, and public policy, showing how Nepal’s experiences add valuable perspectives to global discussions on social and environmental challenges.
Silt Sand Slurry: Dredging, Sediment, and the Worlds We Are Making
- Brett Milligan is a professor of landscape architecture and environmental design and vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Human Ecology
- Rob Holmes is an associate professor of landscape architecture at Auburn University
- Gena Wirth is design principal at SCAPE Landscape Architecture
Silt Sand Slurry: Dredging, Sediment, and the Worlds We Are Making (Applied Research and Design Publishing) is a visually rich exploration of the role of sediment in shaping America’s coasts and modern life. The book outlines how human activities, like dredging rivers and reshaping beaches, now move more sediment than natural processes. These actions are essential for preventing floods and maintaining shipping routes but also bring challenges, including environmental changes and unequal impacts on communities. Using striking visuals and examples from across the U.S., the authors highlight adaptive and equitable approaches to managing sediment as sea-level rise and shifting coastlines reshape our world.
Outdoor Environments for People | Considering Human Factors in Landscape Design
- Patsy Eubanks Owens is a professor of landscape architecture with the Department of Human Ecology and associate dean of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Jayoung Koo is an associate professor of landscape architecture at the University of Kentucky
- Yiwei Huang is an assistant professor of landscape architecture at Purdue University
Outdoor Environments for People (Routledge) explores how outdoor spaces influence the way people feel, behave and connect. Drawing from disciplines including environmental psychology and sociology, the book explains concepts such as personal space, privacy and place attachment, showing how these ideas can shape thoughtful design. Packed with colorful illustrations, case studies and real-world examples, it offers practical guidance for designing outdoor spaces that promote health, safety and a sense of belonging. This book bridges research and practice to create meaningful environments for individuals and communities.