Author : Chris Park
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 31,87 MB
Release : 2013-01-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199641668
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.
Author : Susan Holden
Publisher : Macmillan Elt
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 32,35 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781405094948
Author : McGraw Hill
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 24,63 MB
Release : 2003-05-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 007143397X
Derived from the content of the respected McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include: * A pronunciation guide for every term * Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations * Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more * A convenient, quick-find format
Author : Bruce C. Wyman
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 43,91 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1438109423
Defines more than 5,000 terms used in the field of environmental science.
Author : E.G. Gregorich
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 49,6 MB
Release : 2001-06-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420037781
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
Author : David Kemp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 13,27 MB
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 1134797753
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.
Author : Jill Bailey
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,3 MB
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 1438109415
Presents over 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries on various concepts and topics in ecology and environmental science.
Author : Thomas M. Pankratz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 20,8 MB
Release : 2000-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420032534
Like most technical disciplines, environmental science and engineering is becoming increasingly specialized. As industry professionals focus on specific environmental subjects they become less familiar with environmental problems and solutions outside their area of expertise. This situation is compounded by the fact that many environmental science
Author : Frank R. Spellman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 28,49 MB
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1598889710
This updated Dictionary provides a comprehensive reference for hundreds of environmental engineering terms used throughout the field. Author Frank Spellman draws on his years of experience, many government documents, and legal and regulatory sources to update this edition with many new terms and definitions. This fifth edition includes terms relating to pollution control technologies, monitoring, risk assessment, sampling and analysis, quality control, and permitting. Users of this dictionary will find exact and official Environmental Protection Agency definitions for environmental terms that are statute-related, regulation-related, science-related, and engineering-related, including terms from the following legal documents: Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; CERCLA; EPCRA; Federal Facility Compliance Act; Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; FIFRA; Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendment; OSHA; Pollution Prevention Act; RCRA; Safe Drinking Water Act; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; and TSCA. The terms included in this dictionary feature time-saving cites to the definitions' source, including the Code of Federal Regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Energy. A list of the reference source documents is also included.
Author : Howard Headworth
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 17,75 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN :
The English/Spanish & Spanish/English Dictionary of Environmental Science and Engineering is aimed at the professional practitioner in the areas of business, consultancy, government, regulation or academia. It is particularly useful for environmental scientists, ecologists, geologists, hydrologists, water and wastewater engineers, landfill and contaminated land specialists and administrators. The diverse specialisms of the two authors and their knowledge of environmental assessment, hydrogeology and environmental engineering ensures that the book has thorough coverage. With nearly 30,000 entries, the book combines a traditional dictionary approach with a modern and up-to-date style of presentation. The authors have used their wealth of technical knowledge and their understanding of Spanish to produce a book of true value and timeliness. In addition, the external advisors, Manuel Regueiro y González-Barros from Spain and Alberto Bustani Adem from Mexico bring their distinct cultural backgrounds to bear to ensure that the dictionary reflects modern usage and terminology in both Spain and Latin America.
