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Environmental encyclopedia, Volume 1 by William P. Cunningham is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Environmental encyclopedia, Volume 1 about?
In this third edition reference, two hefty volumes contain some 1,300 alphabetically arranged articles relevant to the broad field of environmental studies. Layed out in a two-column format, the signed entries are written in plain language by contributors with scientific background as well as versatile freelance writers (all are identified). Entries range in length from a single paragraph defining a term (e.g. adaptation, acute effects, permeable, rain shadow) to several pages on processes and the significance of, for example biomass fuel, earthquakes, famines, ocean dumping, and solid waste. Many entries include up to about a half dozen book & periodical resources; all are cross-referenced through the use of boldface type within the article (a somewhat distracting method of referral). The second volume appends a historical chronology, a chronology of environmental legislation in the US, a listing of organizations, and a general index. There is no thematic index, which would be a useful addition to a future edition. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Who reads Environmental encyclopedia, Volume 1?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- William P. Cunningham
- Publisher
- Gale Group
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780787654870
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Social Science, Anthropology, Science
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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