Chris Park, Michael Allaby
A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation (Oxford Paperback Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199641666
- author:
- Chris Park, Michael Allaby
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Dictionaries & Thesauri, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation provides authoritative information on key aspects of the environment, including scientific concepts, social movements, and environmental policies. With over 9,000 alphabetically arranged entries, this dictionary covers topics such as sustainable development, biodiversity, and environmental ethics. The second edition includes over 700 new entries, featuring concise and informative descriptions of terms like "aerial plankton" and "cyclone collector." The book also includes useful appendices with sources of online data, international environment treaties, and SI units. A dedicated companion website provides regularly updated web links to support further research. Line drawings illustrate key entries, making this dictionary a valuable resource for readers interested in environmental science, conservation studies, and related topics.
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