The Environment Dictionary
Published on 4. January 2002
480 pages
978-1-134-79776-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"An extremely comprehensive illustrated dictionary, and a must-have reference book for Green activists" Challenge Summer 1998More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
12,22 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-79776-9 (9781134797769)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
David Kemp
The Environment Dictionary
Book
05/1998
1st Edition
Routledge
€96.72
Shipment within 15-20 days
David Kemp
The Environment Dictionary
Book
05/1998
1st Edition
Routledge
€282.16
Shipment within 15-20 days
Content
David Kemp is a lecturer in Geography at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
