Download or read book Dictionary of Environment and Ecology written by Peter Collin and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2004-06-21 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised edition of the bestselling Dictionary of Environment and Ecology now includes over 9,000 terms from all areas of ecology and the environmental sciences.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation written by Chris Park and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-01-10 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 8500 entries, this informative dictionary addresses the social, legal, political and economic aspects of the environment and conservation as well as the scientific terms.
Download or read book Dictionary of Ecology and Environment written by and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dictionary of Ecology and the Environment written by Peter Hodgson Collin and published by Peter Collin Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The completely revised Third Edition of the Dictionary of Ecology and the Environment includes some 8,000 main headwords. Problems concerning the environment and conservation are becoming ever more important, no longer the concern only of activists but now a major concern of governments around the world. The Dictionary covers all aspects of ecology and the environment, including pollution, climatology, endangered species, waste disposal, and environmental protection. Individual headword entries include phonetic pronunciation guides, quotations, and examples, and the Dictionary also includes tables of endangered species and disasters.
Download or read book Dictionary of Environment and Ecology written by Peter Collin and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary has been revised to include the definitions of over 7,000 terms from all aspects of ecology and environmental fields, including climate, pollution, waste disposal and energy conservation. 'An essential addition to the reference shelves of anyone with a professional or personal interest in green issues...a handy reference point with which to touch up the gaps in your eco-literacy.' - Organic Gardening
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Ecology and the Environment written by Jill Bailey and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents over 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries on various concepts and topics in ecology and environmental science.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation written by Michael Allaby and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative dictionary provides over 9,000 entries on scientific and social aspects of the environment-its key thinkers, treaties, movements, organizations, concepts, and theories. It covers subjects such as sustainable development, biodiversity, and environmental ethics, it is at the cutting edge of environmental and conservation studies. Expanded to contain more detail on complex topics such as deepwater horizon, and hydraulic Fracturing, and new entries such as angular velocity, and solution mining, this new edition offers definitions on topical and developing issues. It also features new resources including a list of the world's major national parks and IUCN categories for endangered species, as well as new web links and illustrations, providing useful context additional to the entries in the dictionary. This is the essential reference for students studying environmental and natural sciences, environmental studies, conservation, and technology, and related disciplines, as well as anyone with an interest in environment and conservation.
Download or read book Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology written by Andrew Porteous and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-10 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dictionary of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY Dictionary of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY FOURTH 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, 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 Geology Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, Fourth Edition will be an indispensable reference for all students and professionals concerned with world’s environment.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Ecology written by Michael Allaby and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World's Most Trusted Reference Books.
Download or read book Soil and Environmental Science Dictionary written by E.G. Gregorich and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-06-22 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lingo of soil science is a language unto itself. Soil and Environmental Science Dictionary is a glossary of terms used in soil and environmental science, including terms from related disciplines. Designed for teachers, students, researchers and others interested or involved in environmental sciences related to soils, this compilation includes a
Download or read book The Dictionary of Ecology and Environmental Science written by Henry Warren Art and published by Henry Holt & Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defines more than eight thousand terms and concepts relating to the environment and all aspects of environmental science
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Download or read book Dictionary of Environment and Development written by Andy Crump and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: guide to a host of new terms being spawned as environment and development issues move to the forefront of international concerns
Download or read book Dictionary of Environmental Economics written by Renat Perelet and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive dictionary of environmental economics, compiled by leading academics in the field. Each expression or phrase is explained clearly in non-technical language, with references given to its use in the growing literature on the subject area. From abatement to zonal travel cost method (ZTCM), there are over 1000 cross-referenced entries covering topics such as: environmental instruments for policy-making, techniques applied in environmental and natural resource economics, major issues in environmental economics and environmental management, economics of sustainable development, natural resource accounting, and international environmental agreements. As well as providing incisive answers to questions such as 'What is natural capital?' or 'when are crowding diseconomies important?', the dictionary includes a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations, and a complete bibliography detailing the major texts in the field is provided.
Download or read book A Dictionary of the Environment written by Michael Allaby and published by Bright Publications. This book was released on 1977 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dictionary of Ecology the Environment written by Peter Hodgson Collin and published by Peter Collin Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dictionary of ecology and environment in English and French, which gives the basic terms used in environmental studies with translations into the other language. About 3,000 main words are listed in each language, with thousands of examples translated. The vocabulary covers all aspects of the subject including climate, refuse disposal and endangered species. Throughout the text short quotations are given from current newspapers and magazines, to show that the terms used in the dictionary do exist in real life.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Climate Change and the Environment written by R. Quentin Grafton and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dictionary of Climate Change and the Environment bridges the gap between the many disciplines encompassing climate change, environmental economics, environmental sciences, and environmental studies. It defines a comprehensive set of over 3700 words used across these fields to help policy makers, students, and professionals achieve a holistic view of environmental issues. The Dictionary also features: introductory primers to major topic areas; recommended reading for particular topics and specific words or concepts; and seven appendices, including a catalog of scientific symbols, units, and conversions, as well as an expansive listing and description of selected environmental treaties. The extensive and accessible nature of the content renders this book an indispensible reference for practitioners requiring an informed and balanced description of key concepts and issues. This resource will be extremely valuable to policymakers and professionals working on climate change and other environmental issues, and to postgraduate and undergraduate students in climate change and environmental studies, as well as to academics and other practitioners working on multidisciplinary environmental issues outside their areas of expertise.
