Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change, Set Hardback
Edited by Ted (University of Toronto, Canada) Munn, Michael C. MacCracken, John S. (formerly National Research Council, USA) Perry, Harold A. (Stanford University) Mooney, Josep G. (CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, Australia) Canadell, Ian (University of Manchester, UK) Douglas, Mostafa K. (International Center for Environment and Development, Cairo, Egypt) Tolba, Peter (IFIAS, Toronto, Canada) Timmerman
Part of the Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change series
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THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE The Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change is the first major reference work in this multi-disciplinary field, and presents... * Outstanding authorship and high quality editing * Comprehensive coverage with over 3,800 pages in 5 volumes * Over 500 articles, 100 biographies, 150 definitions and 100 acronyms * Extensive bibliographies with up-to-date references ABOUT THE ENCYCLOPEDIA The Wiley Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change has been published to meet the need for a comprehensive integrated reference in this burgeoning field.
It consists of five volumes of inter-related material: Volume 1: The Earth System: Physical and Chemical Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Volume 2: The Earth System: Biological and Ecological Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Volume 3: Causes and Consequences of Global Environmental Change Volume 4: Responding to Global Environmental Change Volume 5: Social and Economic Dimensions of Global Environmental Change * Each volume contains articles of between 1,000 and 10,000 words on major topics * Articles contain an abstract written for the non-specialist, followed by the main text which provides greater detail for the specialist * Biographies of distinguished environmental scientists discuss their contributions to a better understanding of global environmental change * Definitions of international terms and descriptions of acronyms of international and regional programs and agencies provide a quick reference source for the environmental scientist and student * Presents a thematic approach and includes theory, empirical studies and applications emphasising the inter-relationship between various disciplines and systems
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:3440 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:26/11/2001
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- ISBN:9780471977964
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:3440 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:26/11/2001
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- ISBN:9780471977964
