McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Environmental Science & Technology
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Publisher :
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Environmental sciences
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Environmental sciences
ISBN :
Author : McGraw Hill
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 10,97 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 : Andrew Porteous
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 20,43 MB
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 111868768X
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.
Author : Andrew Porteous
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,25 MB
Release : 1991-08
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ISBN : 9780471932574
As concern about the environment has grown, so has the whole academic discipline, embracing such previously disparate areas as ecology, economics, engineering, biochemistry, politics and sociology. This dictionary aims to provide both the student and the general reader with a working knowledge of the scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental studies. The book contains tables and diagrams, a list of useful addresses and a guide to further reading. It aims to both stimulate and inform those concerned with the world's environmental crisis.
Author : McGraw-Hill
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 10,28 MB
Release : 2003-06-26
Category : Reference
ISBN :
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 : James R. Pfafflin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,11 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789056990046
This dictionary explains many important specialist environmental terms in a clear and concise way. It also provides an extensive guide to the many acronyms encountered in environmental science.
Author : Debi Prasad Tripathy
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Environmental engineering
ISBN : 9788131305829
Author : Neelima Rajvaidya
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 22,9 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Environmental engineering
ISBN :
Author : James R. Pfafflin
Publisher :
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 43,20 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Environmental engineering
ISBN : 9781134002795
Author : A.M.O. Mohamed
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 28,72 MB
Release : 2021-05-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1000443884
Ideal for anyone interested in environmental issues, this dictionary draws together information from a variety of sources to better facilitate understanding of this wide-ranging subject. Detailed explanations help to promote clearer communication between professionals and provide a standardized reference point for technical translation, a quick-reference guide for researchers and professionals, and an invaluable knowledge base for cross-disciplinary readers from the fields of health, politics, economics and engineering.