A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation

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Michael Allaby, Chris Park

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Oxford University Press
25 January 2013

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; The environment; Conservation of the environment

Series: Oxford Quick Reference

Thoroughly revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation provides over 9,000 A to Z entries on scientific and social aspects of the environment--its key thinkers, treaties, movements, organizations, concepts, and theories. Covering subjects such as sustainable development, biodiversity, and environmental ethics, it is at the cutting edge of environmental and conservation studies. This is the ideal reference for students studying these subjects and anyone with an interest in environment and conservation.

Edited by: Michael Allaby, Chris Park
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 372g
ISBN: 9780199641666
ISBN 10: 0199641668
Series: Oxford Quick Reference
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 25 January 2013
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

<br>Michael Allaby has written many books on environmental science and especially on climatology and meteorology. He is the General Editor of several Oxford Dictionaries, including the Dictionaries of Earth Sciences, Ecology, Plant Sciences, and Zoology. <br>Chris Park is a Professor Emeritus at Lancaster University where he was Director of the Graduate School from 2001 to 2009. His books include The Environment: Principals and Applications.<br>

Reviews for A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation

With some bad environmental dictionaries on the market, it is refreshing to find a good one. -- New Scientist The second edition of this user-friendly title is updated with 800 new entries, expanding the work to more than 500 pages... Students will appreciate having access to this information in one convenient source. -- Booklist