The Environment Dictionary / Edition 1

by David Kemp

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415127523
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/07/1998
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

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David Kemp is a lecturer in Geography at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Reviews

"An extremely comprehensive illustrated dictionary, and a must-have reference book for Green activists" Challenge Summer 1998

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