The encyclopedia of environmental studies /
Ashworth, William, -1942
The encyclopedia of environmental studies / William Ashworth. - New York : Facts on File, c1991. - viii, 470 p. : ill. 29 cm.
Contains definitions of scientific terms from chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, and physics that are encountered in environmental literature. Also contained are terms used by foresters, environmental engineers, meteorologists, epidemiologists, and other technical workers, who apply the work of environmental scientists and agency bureaucrats to actual field conditions. Contains slang terms used by agency personnel and field-workers, scientists, and environmental activists in the discussion of their experiences as well as terms used in the fields of environmental science, environmental management, and environmental law. Special emphasis is given to terms used in water pollution control, forestry, and government.
0-81601531-7
Ecology
Environmental engineering
Environmental protection
Pollution
R QJ 540.4 As39 1991
The encyclopedia of environmental studies / William Ashworth. - New York : Facts on File, c1991. - viii, 470 p. : ill. 29 cm.
Contains definitions of scientific terms from chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, and physics that are encountered in environmental literature. Also contained are terms used by foresters, environmental engineers, meteorologists, epidemiologists, and other technical workers, who apply the work of environmental scientists and agency bureaucrats to actual field conditions. Contains slang terms used by agency personnel and field-workers, scientists, and environmental activists in the discussion of their experiences as well as terms used in the fields of environmental science, environmental management, and environmental law. Special emphasis is given to terms used in water pollution control, forestry, and government.
0-81601531-7
Ecology
Environmental engineering
Environmental protection
Pollution
R QJ 540.4 As39 1991
