Encyclopedia of Environmental Science

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John Mongillo, Linda Zierdt-Warshaw

Book Code: OXEES

ISBN: 1-57356-147-9

ISBN-13: 978-1-57356-147-1

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504 pages

Oryx Press

Publication: 10/16/2000

List Price: $138.95 (UK Sterling Price: £80.00)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 8.5 X 11

Subjects:

Science » Environmental Science

Reviews:

Clear definitions of scientific terminology are an outstanding feature of the volume....Helpful black-and-white photographs, charts, illustrations, maps, and diagrams amplify the text.
—School Library Journal May 2001
...a powerful reference tool for high school and college students as well as the general public.
—SB&F March/April 2001
[t]he book targets upped high school and college-level students, neatly filling the gap between midrange high school and professional resources....highly recommended purchase.
—VOYA April 2001
...the timely and current Encyclopedia of Environmental Science takes its place on the public, high-school, and college library shelf as a useful purchase for the price.
—Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin May 2001
...a well-balanced, easy-to-understand guide to basic environmental concepts and issues....this guide is highly recommended for high school, public, and academic libraries.
—Lawrence Looks at Books
High school and college students will easily find worthwhile material and other resources for most environmental reports in this reference. Recommended.
—The Book Report
Clear definitions of scientific terminology are an outstanding feature of the volume, which includes more than 1000 alphabetically arranged explanatory entries. The multidisciplinary approach, and the easy-to-understand format will make this an excellent addition to reference collections in high school, public, and academic libraries.
—American Reference Books Annual
...this book provides a good overview of environmental issues. The text is intended for high school and college students. It is appropriate for public, high school and undergraduate libraries and those seeking a quick environmental reference book.
—E-STREAMS

Description: Students and library users now have an excellent resource to consult when interpreting the major envirnomental issues that are reported daily. A valualble reference source with a comprehensive international scope, the Encyclopedia describes the important environmental terms pertinent to anyone interested in this vital field. Also indluded are over 200 detailed graphs, tables, and photographs. A list of key contacts helps readers expand their search of environmental issues. From Edward Abbey to zooxanthellae, this A-Z resource gives readers over 1,000 entries that tell the story of environmental science. With its wide range of information and international flavor, The Encyclopedia of Environmental Science establishes the standard for students, librarians, and others who want to understand this complex and ever-changing area of science. This comprehensive resource contains approximately 1000 entries covering

Environmental and governmental organizations and agencies

Environmental disasters

Environmental terms

Key environmental scientists and activists

Regulations and legislation
The Encyclopedia is the only resource of its kind to take a global approach towards environmental issues. The succinct, easy-to- understand definitions and descriptions of environmental topics and useful bibliographic sources make it an ideal tool for all high school, college, and public libraries.

Table of Contents:

Preface
A-Z Entries
Environmental Timeline
Bibliography
Web Sites Sorted by Subject
Endangered Species by State
Environmental Organizations
Index


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