Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.54 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471960756 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 652 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This completely updated and revised edition features such new subjects as waste, packaging and traffic pollution. This dictionary provides a comprehensive source of the scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental studies and appraisals of current issues. In addition to definitions, the book contains useful diagrams and tables, a list of relevant addresses and a guide for further reading.
. Andrew Porteous has now retired from the Open University where, in 1975, he founded the Environmental Engineering Programme. He has published numerous books and papers and still maintains a high profile within the fields of Waste Management, Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering furthering his lifelong mission of practical resource conversation
Five Stars great experience!
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). Jnl. "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