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Encyclopedia of Air
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David E. Newton
An Oryx Book
Book Code: OXAIR
ISBN: 1-57356-564-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-57356-564-6
272 pages, figure, photos, tables
Greenwood Press
Publication: 12/30/2003
List Price: $97.95 (UK Sterling Price: £54.95)
Discount Price: $58.77 Greenwood Press Fall 2008 Backlist Sale. Use code 0826. Save 40%. Ends 12/31/2008.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 7 X 10
Subjects: Reviews:
  • Students seeking introductory information about a research topic will find the readings at the end of each entry a good stepping-stone....Useful and entertaining. Recommended. Secondary and undergraduate readers.
    —Choice     July 2004
  • Encyclopedia of Air is an interesting hard cover text with a multitude of entries covering all aspects of the way we think of, use, explore and otherwise define air....Encyclopedia of Air is recommended for the reference collection of primary, middle school, and secondary school libraries. Science teachers may also like a copy of the book for classrooms. Public libraries will also find this text a nice addition to their collections.
    —E-Streams     October 2004
  • David E. Newton has assembled, apparently single-handedly, a rich and, for the aerophile, invaluable trove of facts, sources and resources regarding the air.
    —Times Literary Supplement     6 August, 2004
  • [A] good public and school library book....packed with interesting facts.
    —Reference Reviews     July 2004
  • [s]erve the reader who is seeking a brief, general descriptive introduction to some aspects of the science and technology of air-related subjects, with some entertaining sidelights.
    —Junior High and Young Adult Books     May/June 2004
  • A worthy complement to its two companions--Encyclopedia of Water and Endcyclopedia of Fire--this work continues to blend factual and whimsical information about its subject....high school, public, and academic libraries will find it a useful addition.
    —Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin     Przeglad Geofizyczny 2005
Description: The Encyclopedia of Air adopts a unique approach to its topic, exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all their natural and human aspects. Its 162 entries are alphabetically arranged and cover meteorological topics such as tornados, political issues such as air pollution, important scientists and aviators, technical topics such as airplanes and dirigibles, and cultural phenomena including musical, literary, and linguistic references to air and wind. Other entries cover important organizations such as the Clean Air Trust, legal issues such as the Clean Air Act, and aerial sports and recreation such as kite-flying. Containing over 50 photos and tables, this book also includes a "Guide to Selected Topics" that traces broad themes, a general bibliography, and a detailed subject index. Most of the entries provide "See also" references to related entries in the book, a listing of addition information resources--both print and electronic--and contact information for relevant groups and organizations.
Table of Contents:
  • Guide to Selected Topics
  • Introduction
  • The Encyclopedia
  • Bibliography
  • Index
LC Card Number: 2003044076
LCC Class: QC854
Dewey Class: 551
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