
Dictionary of Environmental and Sustainable Development
Alan Gilpin(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 11. April 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-471-96220-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-96220-5 (9780471962205)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
04/1996
Wiley
€99.04
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Person
The late Alan Gilpin, formerly Honorary Visiting Fellow, University of New South Wales, Australia.
Content
Introduction
Key Terms and Concepts: A User's Guide
A-Z Dictionary
Selected Bibliography
Key Terms and Concepts: A User's Guide
A-Z Dictionary
Selected Bibliography