Defines environmental terms from such disciplines as biology, chemistry, geology, physics, engineering, meteorology, social science, medicine, and economics.
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L. Harold Stevenson is professor of environmental science at McNeese State University.
This environmental dictionary includes over 3000 terms, with heavy emphasis on U.S. government agencies and laws, chemistry, engineering, public policy, and environmental health. Words and phrases such as "rad," "greenhouse effect," "ozone layer," and "nuclear winter" are all here. A useful list of acronyms such as EPA, EIS, and GRAS is also included. Unfortunately, there is no pronunciation guide. Michael Allaby's Dictionary of the Environment (Macmillan, 1989. 3d ed.) includes more on flora and fauna, less on law and engineering, so the two are complementary. This title, with so few competitors, seems essential for most public and science libraries.
- Laura Lipton, Miller Horticulture Lib., Seattle
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