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A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation (Oxford Quick Reference) - Softcover

 
9780199641666: A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation (Oxford Quick Reference)

Synopsis

This dictionary contains over 9,000 A to Z entries on scientific and social aspects of the environment. Thoroughly revised and updated, it covers the latest research and theories in this fast-moving field. This is a must-have for students of environment and conservation studies and ancillary subjects.

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About the Author

Michael Allaby has written many books on environmental science and especially on climatology and meteorology. He is the General Editor of several Oxford dictionaries, including the Dictionaries of Earth Sciences, Ecology, Plant Sciences, and Zoology.

Chris Park is a Professor Emeritus at Lancaster University where he was Director of the Graduate School from 2001 to 2009. His books include The Environment: Principals and Applications.

Reviews

The second edition of this user-friendly title is updated with 800 new entries, expanding the work to more than 500 pages. The compact paperback format features a shaded book edge to indicate progress through the alphabet for quick page flipping. Each entry is concise in its information and easily understood—and, where relevant, includes diagrams, charts, or cross-references. The appendixes include online data sources, international treaties on environmental issues, and various scales and tables. Students will appreciate having access to this information in one convenient source. This affordable title is recommended for public and academic libraries. --Stephanie Charlefour

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