The Concise Lexicon of Environmental Terms
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Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,44 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 9780951393710
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,44 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 9780951393710
Author : Malcolm Grant
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 27,49 MB
Release : 1995-12-04
Category : Law
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Provides succinct explanations of over 650 terms in common use in environmental issues
Author : Kevin Morris
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 18,30 MB
Release : 1998-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789056996000
The Concise Dictionary of Environmental Terms has been written for academic use in grade schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. In addition, it has not only been written for technical individuals who work in environmental or in environmentally related fields, but also for non technical (in an environmental sense) individuals such as office workers, secretaries, doctors, lawyers, etc., and, last but not least, the consumer. In effect, it is a dictionary that may be used whenever and wherever information about environmental words and/or terms is likely to be sought. One-sentence definitions for approximately 6,000 words or terms are provided in non technical jargon. Every attempt has been made to present as much information as possible in this one sentence without complicating its meaning. The words and terms are drawn from the following environmental areas: air; water; solid waste; risk; meteorology; regulations; toxicology; engineering; inorganic chemicals; multimedia concerns; sustainable development; ISO 14000; ecology; and health, safety, and accident management. The appendix section, consisting of acronyms, units/conversion factors, and references, rounds out the scope of this work. In addition to the references provided, the reader will find a computer diskette attached to the back cover of the dictionary. The diskette contains two program files, a Word Perfect 5.1 file which can be run from the WINDOWS Program Manager, and an ASCII file. Both of these text files contain the entire dictionary of words and enable the reader to quickly find a definition using the search capability of the modern word processor.
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Page : 94 pages
File Size : 36,59 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Conservation of natural resources
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Author : Alan Gilpin
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Page : 191 pages
File Size : 44,27 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Environmental protection
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Author : James R. Pfafflin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,37 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 : Andrew Porteous
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 20,59 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 : Peter Collin
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 26,9 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1408102226
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
Author : James R. Pfafflin
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Page : 278 pages
File Size : 38,42 MB
Release : 1900
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Environmental science and engineering is a truly interdisciplinary field. From its origins in public health practice, concern for the well-being of our environment has embraced areas as diverse as chemistry, the earth sciences, biology, engineering and law. The specialist language of any discipline can be a barrier to co-operation and understanding in solving environmental problems.; The ""Dictionary of Environmental Science and Engineering"" explains many important specialist environmental terms in a clear and concise way. It also provides an extensive guide to the many acronyms encountered i.
Author : Alan Gilpin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 1996-06-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471962201
This superb, concise dictionary comprises over 2,000 entries defining terms and concepts relating to environmental planning, management, conservation and sustainable development. The text includes diagrams and boxes covering the whole span of environmental issues with the emphasis on: * international conventions * environmental law * environmental evolution in many countries * pollution control * environmental impact assessment * sustainable development * inter-generational equity Containing more entries than any other previously published dictionary of its kind, this book is an essential reference for students, environmental managers, politicians and journalists.