{"product_id":"dictionary-of-environmental-science-and-technology-isbn-9780470061947","title":"Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDictionary of\u003c\/i\u003e ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDictionary of\u003c\/i\u003e ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e TECHNOLOGY FOURTH EDITION \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReviews of previous editions: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e…Porteous’ book will contribute to better understanding and protection of the world’s environment…\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis dictionary is highly recommended as a valuable reference for both students and professionals working in environmental science and technology.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e…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. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Environmental Geology \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e will be an indispensable reference for all students and professionals concerned with world’s environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to Fourth Edition ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to Third Edition xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to Second Edition xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dictionary 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix I Pollution and the environment-organizations 779\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix II The Periodic Table 791\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Chemical Elements 792\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix III Table of prefixes for SI units 795\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix IV Conversion table for SI and British units 796\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAndrew Porteous\u003c\/b\u003e has now retired from the Open University where, in 1975, he founded the Environmental Engineering Programme. He has published numerous books and papers and still maintains a high profile within the fields of  Waste Management, Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering furthering his lifelong mission of practical resource conversation.  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.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews of previous editions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Packaging Week\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...Porteous' book will contribute to better understanding and protection of the world's environment...\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePhotosynthetica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This dictionary is highly recommended as a valuable reference for both students and professionals working in environmental science and technology.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Environment and Pollution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...a formidable rival of many much more expensive and heavier volumes. Porteous succeeds to precisely describe the chosen terms without compromise to readability. 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