Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology
Andrew Porteous
<b><i>Dictionary of</i> ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE <i>and</i> TECHNOLOGY</b> <p><i>Dictionary of</i> ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE <i>and</i> TECHNOLOGY FOURTH EDITION <p>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, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. The fourth edition represents a major update with 30% new material, additional illustrations and a greatly expanded list of relevant web resources. <p>Reviews of previous editions: <p><i>This is a veritable Whitakers’ Almanac of useful information on all aspects of science and the natural environment, and its author needs little introduction. It is as useful for dipping into — being crammed with fascinating facts — as it is for checking definitions. Essential for layman and specialist alike.</i> <p><i>…Porteous’ book will contribute to better understanding and protection of the world’s environment…</i> <p><i>This dictionary is highly recommended as a valuable reference for both students and professionals working in environmental science and technology.</i> <p><i>…a formidable rival of many much more expensive and heavier volumes. Porteous succeeds to precisely describe the chosen terms without compromise to readability. Cross-references nicely bring together additional or related information. The reader is often captured by the well-written text and is kept reading far beyond the sought-after term. </i><BR> Environmental Geology <p><i>Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, Fourth Edition</i> will be an indispensable reference for all students and professionals concerned with world’s environment.
