Overview

The Encyclopedia of Air adopts a unique approach to its topic, exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all their natural and human aspects. Its 162 entries are alphabetically arranged and cover meteorological topics such as tornados, political issues such as air pollution, important scientists and aviators, technical topics such as airplanes and dirigibles, and cultural phenomena including musical, literary, and linguistic references to air and wind. Other entries cover important organizations such as the Clean Air Trust, legal issues such as the Clean Air Act, and aerial sports and recreation such as kite-flying. Containing over 50 photos and tables, this book also includes a Guide to Selected Topics that traces broad themes, a general bibliography, and a detailed subject index. Most of the entries provide See also references to related entries in the book, a listing of addition information resources—both print and electronic—and contact information for relevant groups and organizations.

Full Product Details

Author:   David E. Newton
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Greenwood Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.684kg
ISBN:  

9781573565646

ISBN 10:   1573565644
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   30 December 2003
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Guide to Selected Topics Introduction The Encyclopedia Bibliography Index

Reviews

"?[s]erve the reader who is seeking a brief, general descriptive introduction to some aspects of the science and technology of air-related subjects, with some entertaining sidelights.?-Junior High and Young Adult Books ?[A] good public and school library book....packed with interesting facts.?-Reference Reviews ?A worthy complement to its two companions--Encyclopedia of Water and Endcyclopedia of Fire--this work continues to blend factual and whimsical information about its subject....high school, public, and academic libraries will find it a useful addition.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin ?David E. Newton has assembled, apparently single-handedly, a rich and, for the aerophile, invaluable trove of facts, sources and resources regarding the air.?-Times Literary Supplement ?Encyclopedia of Air is an interesting hard cover text with a multitude of entries covering all aspects of the way we think of, use, explore and otherwise define air....Encyclopedia of Air is recommended for the reference collection of primary, middle school, and secondary school libraries. Science teachers may also like a copy of the book for classrooms. Public libraries will also find this text a nice addition to their collections.?-E-Streams ?Students seeking introductory information about a research topic will find the readings at the end of each entry a good stepping-stone....Useful and entertaining. Recommended. Secondary and undergraduate readers.?-Choice ""�s�erve the reader who is seeking a brief, general descriptive introduction to some aspects of the science and technology of air-related subjects, with some entertaining sidelights.""-Junior High and Young Adult Books ""�A� good public and school library book....packed with interesting facts.""-Reference Reviews ""[s]erve the reader who is seeking a brief, general descriptive introduction to some aspects of the science and technology of air-related subjects, with some entertaining sidelights.""-Junior High and Young Adult Books ""[A] good public and school library book....packed with interesting facts.""-Reference Reviews ""A worthy complement to its two companions--Encyclopedia of Water and Endcyclopedia of Fire--this work continues to blend factual and whimsical information about its subject....high school, public, and academic libraries will find it a useful addition.""-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin ""David E. Newton has assembled, apparently single-handedly, a rich and, for the aerophile, invaluable trove of facts, sources and resources regarding the air.""-Times Literary Supplement ""Students seeking introductory information about a research topic will find the readings at the end of each entry a good stepping-stone....Useful and entertaining. Recommended. Secondary and undergraduate readers.""-Choice ""Encyclopedia of Air is an interesting hard cover text with a multitude of entries covering all aspects of the way we think of, use, explore and otherwise define air....Encyclopedia of Air is recommended for the reference collection of primary, middle school, and secondary school libraries. Science teachers may also like a copy of the book for classrooms. Public libraries will also find this text a nice addition to their collections.""-E-Streams"

?Encyclopedia of Air is an interesting hard cover text with a multitude of entries covering all aspects of the way we think of, use, explore and otherwise define air....Encyclopedia of Air is recommended for the reference collection of primary, middle school, and secondary school libraries. Science teachers may also like a copy of the book for classrooms. Public libraries will also find this text a nice addition to their collections.?-E-Streams

Encyclopedia of Air is an interesting hard cover text with a multitude of entries covering all aspects of the way we think of, use, explore and otherwise define air....Encyclopedia of Air is recommended for the reference collection of primary, middle school, and secondary school libraries. Science teachers may also like a copy of the book for classrooms. Public libraries will also find this text a nice addition to their collections. -E-Streams [A] good public and school library book....packed with interesting facts. -Reference Reviews David E. Newton has assembled, apparently single-handedly, a rich and, for the aerophile, invaluable trove of facts, sources and resources regarding the air. -Times Literary Supplement [s]erve the reader who is seeking a brief, general descriptive introduction to some aspects of the science and technology of air-related subjects, with some entertaining sidelights. -Junior High and Young Adult Books Students seeking introductory information about a research topic will find the readings at the end of each entry a good stepping-stone....Useful and entertaining. Recommended. Secondary and undergraduate readers. -Choice A worthy complement to its two companions--Encyclopedia of Water and Endcyclopedia of Fire--this work continues to blend factual and whimsical information about its subject....high school, public, and academic libraries will find it a useful addition. -Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin A good public and school library book....packed with interesting facts. -Reference Reviews s erve the reader who is seeking a brief, general descriptive introduction to some aspects of the science and technology of air-related subjects, with some entertaining sidelights. -Junior High and Young Adult Books ?[A] good public and school library book....packed with interesting facts.?-Reference Reviews ?David E. Newton has assembled, apparently single-handedly, a rich and, for the aerophile, invaluable trove of facts, sources and resources regarding the air.?-Times Literary Supplement ?[s]erve the reader who is seeking a brief, general descriptive introduction to some aspects of the science and technology of air-related subjects, with some entertaining sidelights.?-Junior High and Young Adult Books ?Students seeking introductory information about a research topic will find the readings at the end of each entry a good stepping-stone....Useful and entertaining. Recommended. Secondary and undergraduate readers.?-Choice ?A worthy complement to its two companions--Encyclopedia of Water and Endcyclopedia of Fire--this work continues to blend factual and whimsical information about its subject....high school, public, and academic libraries will find it a useful addition.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin ?Encyclopedia of Air is an interesting hard cover text with a multitude of entries covering all aspects of the way we think of, use, explore and otherwise define air....Encyclopedia of Air is recommended for the reference collection of primary, middle school, and secondary school libraries. Science teachers may also like a copy of the book for classrooms. Public libraries will also find this text a nice addition to their collections.?-E-Streams

Author Information

DAVID E. NEWTON is the author of more than 400 textbooks, encyclopedias, resource books, research manuals, and other educational materials. He taught math and physical sciences in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for 13 years, was professor of chemistry and physics at Salem (Massachusetts) State College for 15 years, and was adjunct professor in the College of Professional Studies at the University of San Francisco for 10 years.

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