Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology

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 new edition will be a major update with 30% new material, additional illustrations and a greatly expanded list of relevant web resources.

Spis treści:
Preface to Fourth Edition.
Preface to Third Edition.
Preface to Second Edition.
Preface.
Introduction.
Acknowledgements.
Abbreviations.
The Dictionary.
Appendix I Pollution and the environment–organizations.
Appendix II The Periodic Table.
Table of Chemical Elements.
Appendix III Table of prefi xes for SI units.
Appendix IV Conversion table for SI and British units.