Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology

by Andrew Porteous (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $3.23

  Revised, including additional new and expanded entries, it provides users with a working knowledge of the scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental studies and related issues. Features illuminating tables and diagrams, a directory of organizations plus a guide to further reading. Will stimulate and inform everyone concerned with the world's environmental crisis.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.23

  Now in its third edition, this 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, more international case studies than previous editions, and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. As concern for the environment continues to grow, the need to consider the environmental impacts for any industrial activity, is now taken for granted. Environmental science has become an interdisciplinary subject dealing with elements of ecology, chemistry, economics, engineering, biochemistry, politics and sociology. This clearly presented and thoroughly comprehensive Dictionary, is indispensable to all those concerned with the world's environment.

• New

  Hardcover
  2008

  $165.96

  This 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 new edition will be a major update with 30 new material, additional illustrations and a greatly expanded list of relevant web resources.