Concise encyclopedia of environmental science

There is no better or more authoritative vehicle for staying up to speed with today's environmental science than the 'Concise encyclopedia of environmental science'. Derived from the 'Encyclopedia of science and technology', this vital reference provides brief yet substantive articles from scientists and engineers at the forefront of their fields, summarizing the state of the art in environmental science today.

Learned enough for professional users, yet written in clear, simple language that will appeal to students and general readers wanting to explore the exciting developments in contemporary environmental science, the 'Concise encyclopedia of environmental science'  features over 800 articles encompassing the scope of environmental sciences today.

It puts the world of environmental science at the readers fingertips, in a conveniently portable, alphabetically organized volume Includes clear, concise, expert-authored coverage of topics such as agriculture, climatology, ecology, environmental engineering, epidemiology, forestry, geochemistry, geography and mapping, geology, microbiology, oceanography, plant pathology, and zoology. 

The book provides illustrations, bibliographies, appendices, and other valuable supplements to the articles. Carefully reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, the 'Concise encyclopedia of environmental science' offers an unparalleled standard of excellence.