Awards

• Winner of Library Journal Best Reference Source Award 1996
• Winner of Library Journal Best Reference Source Award 1996.

Overview

Focusing on both problems and solutions, this authoritative reference work maintains a healthy balance between science and the social sciences in its coverage of all aspects of the environment. The book is arranged alphabetically and is divided into three major sections: Ecology, Pollution, and Sustainability. The list of 240 contributors reads like a who's who of the world's leading conservation and environmental professionals. Best Reference Source Outstanding Reference Source

Full Product Details

Author:   Robert C. Paehlke ,  Robert Paehlke
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   2.030kg
ISBN:  

9781884964145

ISBN 10:   1884964141
Pages:   806
Publication Date:   01 April 1996
Audience:   General/trade ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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'It would receive heavy use in our library. The more general articles are still very good summaries and starting points for more detailed research. I should also mention that it is reasonably priced when compared to other similar publications.' Reference Reviews 'This unique, comprehensive, well-researched encyclopedia is recommended for academic and public libraries.' Library Journal 'This green reference book is an excellent primer on the history, scope and subtlety of environmental affairs.' The Ecologist

This unique, comprehensive, well-researched encyclopedia is recommended for academic and public libraries. - Library Journal This green reference book--some 500 thoroughly indexed essays from 248 contributors--is an excellent primer on the history, scope and subtlety of environmental affairs. - The Ecologist

"""This unique, comprehensive, well-researched encyclopedia is recommended for academic and public libraries."" - Library Journal ""This green reference book--some 500 thoroughly indexed essays from 248 contributors--is an excellent primer on the history, scope and subtlety of environmental affairs."" - The Ecologist"

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