Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, 3rd Edition
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"It is forecast to continue as an indispensable reference." (Pollution, September 2000)
"...is the literary equivalent of a brain transplant." (Environment Business, November 2000)
"I shall certainly add it to the reference books I have on my desk ..." (Ecotoxicology, 2001)
"this is a good buy." (The Holocene, Vol 11/3, 2001)
"The items are easy and pleasant to read" (International Jnl of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol.80 No.298, 2001)
"extremely useful and excellent value for money" (Int. Jnl. of Environmental Studies, Vol.58, 2001) 
"...Porteous' book will contribute to better understanding and protection of world's environment..." (Photosynthetica, Vol.40, No.2, 2002)
Book Description
Now in its third edition, this superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, more international case studies than previous editions, and extensive cross-references to guide the reader.
As concern for the environment continues to grow, the need to consider the environmental impacts for any industrial activity, is now taken for granted. Environmental science has become an interdisciplinary subject dealing with elements of ecology, chemistry, economics, engineering, biochemistry, politics and sociology. This clearly presented and thoroughly comprehensive Dictionary, is indispensable to all those concerned with the world's environment.
Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, 3rd Edition
Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, 3rd Edition,Andrew Porteous,John Wiley & Sons,0471634700,Dictionaries,Dictionaries - General,Earth Sciences - General,Environmental Science,Environmental Studies,Environmental sciences,Reference,Sanitary engineering,Science,Science/Mathematics,Conservation of the environment,Reference works,Science / Earth Sciences
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