The Environment Dictionary - Softcover

Kemp, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 041512753X ISBN 13: 9780415127530

Publisher: Routledge, 1998

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

David D. Kemp is Professor of Geography and Associate Dean of Arts and Science at Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada. He is the author of Global Environmental Issue (Routledge, second edition 1994).

Review:

Not too technical, yet authoritative interdisciplinary approach. Surprisingly useable and readable collection of 1,700 entries, the most important ones going into appropriately greater detail.
–Northeastern Naturalist

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 041512753X
• ISBN 13: 9780415127530
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 482