Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology

Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology
Title Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology PDF eBook
Author Andrew Porteous
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Pages 834
Release 2013-04-10
Genre Science
ISBN 111868768X

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Dictionary of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY Dictionary of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY FOURTH EDITION This superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology, associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. The fourth edition represents a major update with 30% new material, additional illustrations and a greatly expanded list of relevant web resources. Reviews of previous editions: This is a veritable Whitakers’ Almanac of useful information on all aspects of science and the natural environment, and its author needs little introduction. It is as useful for dipping into — being crammed with fascinating facts — as it is for checking definitions. Essential for layman and specialist alike. ...Porteous’ book will contribute to better understanding and protection of the world’s environment... This dictionary is highly recommended as a valuable reference for both students and professionals working in environmental science and technology. ...a formidable rival of many much more expensive and heavier volumes. Porteous succeeds to precisely describe the chosen terms without compromise to readability. Cross-references nicely bring together additional or related information. The reader is often captured by the well-written text and is kept reading far beyond the sought-after term. Environmental Geology Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, Fourth Edition will be an indispensable reference for all students and professionals concerned with world’s environment.

Environment

Environment
Title Environment PDF eBook
Author Susan Holden
Publisher Macmillan Elt
Pages 16
Release 2006
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 9781405094948

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A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation

A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation
Title A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation PDF eBook
Author Chris Park
Publisher Oxford University Press, USA
Pages 514
Release 2013-01-10
Genre Nature
ISBN 0199641668

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With over 8500 entries, this informative dictionary addresses the social, legal, political and economic aspects of the environment and conservation as well as the scientific terms.

MCGRAW-HILL DICTIONARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

MCGRAW-HILL DICTIONARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Title MCGRAW-HILL DICTIONARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PDF eBook
Author McGraw Hill
Publisher McGraw Hill Professional
Pages 510
Release 2003-05-22
Genre Science
ISBN 007143397X

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Derived from the content of the respected McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include: * A pronunciation guide for every term * Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations * Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more * A convenient, quick-find format

Dictionary of Information Science and Technology

Dictionary of Information Science and Technology
Title Dictionary of Information Science and Technology PDF eBook
Author Mehdi Khosrowpour
Publisher IGI Global
Pages 1353
Release 2012-12-31
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 1466626747

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"The 2nd edition of the Dictionary of Information Science and Technology is an updated compilation of the latest terms and definitions, along with reference citations, as they pertain to all aspects of the information and technology field"--Provided by publisher.

Environmental Engineering Dictionary

Environmental Engineering Dictionary
Title Environmental Engineering Dictionary PDF eBook
Author Frank R. Spellman
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Pages 703
Release 2018-01-02
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 1598889710

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This updated Dictionary provides a comprehensive reference for hundreds of environmental engineering terms used throughout the field. Author Frank Spellman draws on his years of experience, many government documents, and legal and regulatory sources to update this edition with many new terms and definitions. This fifth edition includes terms relating to pollution control technologies, monitoring, risk assessment, sampling and analysis, quality control, and permitting. Users of this dictionary will find exact and official Environmental Protection Agency definitions for environmental terms that are statute-related, regulation-related, science-related, and engineering-related, including terms from the following legal documents: Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; CERCLA; EPCRA; Federal Facility Compliance Act; Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; FIFRA; Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendment; OSHA; Pollution Prevention Act; RCRA; Safe Drinking Water Act; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; and TSCA. The terms included in this dictionary feature time-saving cites to the definitions' source, including the Code of Federal Regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Energy. A list of the reference source documents is also included.

Environmental Engineering Dictionary and Directory

Environmental Engineering Dictionary and Directory
Title Environmental Engineering Dictionary and Directory PDF eBook
Author Thomas M. Pankratz
Publisher CRC Press
Pages 340
Release 2000-09-22
Genre Science
ISBN 1420032534

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Like most technical disciplines, environmental science and engineering is becoming increasingly specialized. As industry professionals focus on specific environmental subjects they become less familiar with environmental problems and solutions outside their area of expertise. This situation is compounded by the fact that many environmental science