Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology

Andrew Porteous

ISBN 10: 0471960756 / ISBN 13: 9780471960751

Verlag: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 1996

Beschreibung

Dictionary of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGYDictionary of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY FOURTH EDITIONThis superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology, associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. The fourth edition represents a major update with 30% new material, additional illustrations and a greatly expanded list of relevant web resources.Reviews of previous editions:This is a veritable Whitakers' Almanac of useful information on all aspects of science and the natural environment, and its author needs little introduction. It is as useful for dipping into -- being crammed with fascinating facts -- as it is for checking definitions. Essential for layman and specialist alike.Porteous' book will contribute to better understanding and protection of the world's environment.This dictionary is highly recommended as a valuable reference for both students and professionals working in environmental science and technology.a formidable rival of many much more expensive and heavier volumes. Porteous succeeds to precisely describe the chosen terms without compromise to readability. Cross-references nicely bring together additional or related information. The reader is often captured by the well-written text and is kept reading far beyond the sought-after term. Environmental GeologyDictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, Fourth Edition will be an indispensable reference for all students and professionals concerned with world's environment. Fair condition. Inscription and stains on inside cover, spine crease. 3.43 Centimeters X 12.65 Centimeters X 20.4 Centimeters.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1996
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0471960756
• ISBN-13: 9780471960751
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 2nd edition.

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Inhaltsangabe

This reference provides readers with a working knowledge of the scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental studies. It also offers appraisals of current issues of environmental concern, including updates on waste control, traffic pollution, packaging and much more.

Reseña del editor

As concern for the environment has grown, so has a whole new academic discipline, embracing such preciously disparate areas as ecology, chemistry, economics, engineering, biochemistry, politics and sociology. This dictionary, which is now in its second edition including additional and expanded entries, provides both the student and the general reader with a working knowledge of the scientific and technical terminology associated with environment studies and appraisals of current issues. With many of the entries covered in some depth, not just two or three lines, the book is also embellished with many useful diagrams and tables, a list of relevant addresses and a guide to further reading.