Encyclopedia of Environmental Science (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781573561471)

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, terms, scientists and activists, and 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.

Author: John F. Mongillo
ISBN-10: 1573561479
ISBN-13: 9781573561471
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 10/16/2000
Pages: 504
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.20lbs
Size: 11.27h x 8.75w x 1.28d

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Booklist 02/01/2001 pg. 1068
Library Journal 02/15/2001 pg. 158
Choice 04/01/2001 pg. 1440
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 718
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2001 pg. 255
Booklist 01/01/2002 pg. 880
Scitech Book News 03/01/2001 pg. 6