{"product_id":"dictionary-of-environmental-sc-andrew-porteous-9780470061947","title":"Dictionary of Environmental Sc","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDictionary of\u003c\/i\u003e ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDictionary of\u003c\/i\u003e ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e TECHNOLOGY FOURTH EDITION \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReviews of previous editions: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e...Porteous' book will contribute to better understanding and protection of the world's environment...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis dictionary is highly recommended as a valuable reference for both students and professionals working in environmental science and technology.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e...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. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Environmental Geology \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e will be an indispensable reference for all students and professionals concerned with world's environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Porteous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470061944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470061947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/03\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 824\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2009 pg. 4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Porteous","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48013737197823,"sku":"9780470061947","price":195.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_096fb9c5-606f-4123-862d-aa2dd96b49c6.jpg?v=1767744453","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dictionary-of-environmental-sc-andrew-porteous-9780470061947","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}