Author : Sybil P. Parker
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 1500 pages
File Size : 22,38 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN :
This reference work now includes 250 articles - many of them new to this volume - in all major environmental subjects of broad interest: from rainforests to hazardous waste and sewage treatment. It offers a complete overview of current environmental problems and the solutions needed to ultimately protect and preserve our environment. Numerous photographs, diagrams, charts, graphs, and line drawings supplement the text.
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,47 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Ecology
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Author : McGraw Hill
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 22,52 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
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Page : pages
File Size : 14,58 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Science
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Author : McGraw Hill
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 940 pages
File Size : 32,57 MB
Release : 2005-06-15
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Hundreds of well-illustrated articles explore the most important fields of science.
Author : William P. Cunningham
Publisher :
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 45,84 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Environmental sciences
ISBN : 9780071101943
Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental science textbooks, the authors have limited Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications to 15 chapters - perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental science course. True to its title, the goal of this concise text is to provide an up-to-date, introductory view of essential themes in environmental science along with offering students numerous opportunities to practice scientific thinking and active learning.
Author : Sybil P. Parker
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 19,85 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
Covers a broad spectrum of environmental subjects, including meteorology, climatology, ecology, conservation, pollution, and soil conservation, in two revised and expanded sections featuring topics of general interest and alphabetically arranged articles on scientific and technical concepts. Over 600 illustrations. Intended for use by scientists, engineers, and concerned citizens. Published 1980.
Author : Edward N. Ziegler
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,58 MB
Release : 2012-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439804421
"The authors ... continue the pursuit of new knowledge, calculated to bring new fruits of health, safety, and comfort to man and his environs. The charms, as well as the subtle hazards, of the terms ‘conservation, preservation, and ecology’ need to be crystallized so that the public and their decision-makers practice this complex art with clearer conception and perception than is apparent in recent bitter confrontations." —From the Foreword to the Fourth Edition by Abel Wolman What’s New in This Edition: New entries on environmental and occupational toxicology, geoengineering, and lead abatement Twenty-five significantly updated entries, including expanded discussion of water supplies and waste water treatment, biomass and renewable energy, and international public health issues An expanded list of acronyms and abbreviations Encyclopedia of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sixth Edition is still the most comprehensive, authoritative reference available in the field. This monumental two-volume encyclopedia now includes entries on topics ranging from acid rain, air pollution, and community health to environmental law, instrumentation, modeling, alternative energy, radioactive waste, and water treatment. The broad coverage includes highly specialized topics as well as those that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, reflecting the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge required by environmental researchers and engineers. Featuring expert contributors representing industry, academia, and government agencies, the encyclopedia presents fundamental concepts and applications in environmental science and engineering. The entries are supported by extensive figures, photographs, tables, and equations. This sixth edition includes new material on water supplies and wastewater treatment, biomass and renewable energy, and international public health issues. New entries cover environmental and occupational toxicology, geoengineering, and lead abatement. The Encyclopedia of Environmental Science and Engineering provides a view of the field that helps readers understand, manage, and respond to threats to the human environment. Contact us to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367 / (email) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062 / (email) [email protected]
Author : Steve Luck
Publisher :
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 14,98 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN :
This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia--which Library Journal praised as "wonderfully illustrated" and "a pleasure to browse"--is now available in a revised edition. Here is a wealth of up-to-date information--more than 6,500 alphabetically arranged entries, each written by an expert in the field, covering virtually every aspect of science and technology, from the structure of atoms to the functioning of the cell. Readers will find brief informative entries covering subject areas such as astronomy, chemistry, biology, botany, engineering, physics, and medicine, to name a few. In addition, dozens of major topics--such as the Solar System or the Human Body--receive expanded, one- or two-page spreads. The volume also offers 700 special-feature boxes that explain key topics, inventions, and processes, ranging from air conditioners to binary stars; a 40-page time-line detailing significant moments in the history of science and technology; plus a ten-page ready reference section. And the entire volume boasts marvelous illustrations--over a thousand color diagrams, tables, and photographs. This up-to-date reference is beautifully designed, highly informative, and easy to use--an ideal reference for high school and college students as well as anyone interested in science.
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Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 30,26 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Based on content from one of most widely used and respected science references in print, this subject-specific, quick-reference guide features detailed, well-illustrated explanations, not just definitions, plus hundreds of concise yet authoritative articles.
