Encyclopedia of Air Hardback
by David E. Newton
Hardback
Description
The Encyclopedia of Air adopts a unique approach to its topic, exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all their natural and human aspects.
Its 162 entries are alphabetically arranged and cover meteorological topics such as tornados, political issues such as air pollution, important scientists and aviators, technical topics such as airplanes and dirigibles, and cultural phenomena including musical, literary, and linguistic references to air and wind.
Other entries cover important organizations such as the Clean Air Trust, legal issues such as the Clean Air Act, and aerial sports and recreation such as kite-flying.
Containing over 50 photos and tables, this book also includes a Guide to Selected Topics that traces broad themes, a general bibliography, and a detailed subject index. Most of the entries provide See also references to related entries in the book, a listing of addition information resources—both print and electronic—and contact information for relevant groups and organizations.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:30/12/2003
- Category:
- ISBN:9781573565646
Information
-
Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:30/12/2003
- Category:
- ISBN:9781573565646