The Environment Dictionary provides an essential source of information on all aspects of the environment. It includes all the basic scientific terms and concepts along with socio-economic, cultural, historical and political elements which impact on the environment. This dictionary provides the interdisciplinary approach required to understand environmental issues worldwide.
Designed for a wide range of readers, the dictionary is up-to-date, easy to read and to reference and clearly and attractively presented. Selected environmental issues which have particular importance are treated in greater depth through a series of boxed case studies. A wide range of maps, diagrams, figures and photos illustrate the texts and extensie cross-referencing between entries ensures readers can build on their knowledge. References and further reading sections are drawn from a wide range of accessible sources - from newspaper articles and popular magazines to academic texts and journals and provide easy access to further study and development of readers' specific interests.
Produkteigenschaften
- Artikelnummer: 9780415127523
- Medium: Buch
- ISBN: 978-0-415-12752-3
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Erscheinungstermin: 07.05.1998
- Sprache(n): Englisch
- Auflage: 1. Auflage 1998
- Produktform: Gebunden
- Gewicht: 1050 g
- Seiten: 480
- Format (B x H x T): 170 x 245 x 30 mm
- Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt