Encyclopedia of global environmental change

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Title:

Encyclopedia of global environmental change

Author:

Munn, R. E.

ISBN:

9780471977964

Publication Information:

New York : J. Wiley, c2002.

Physical Description:

5 v. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.

Contents:

v. 1. The Earth system : physical and chemical dimensions of global environmental change / edited by Michael C. MacCracken and John S. Perry -- v. 2. The Earth system : biological and ecological dimensions of global environmental change / edited by Harold A. Mooney and Josep Canadell -- v. 3. Causes and consequences of global environmental change / edited by Ian Douglas -- v. 4. Responding to global environmental change / edited by Mostafa K. Tolba -- v. 5. Social and economic dimensions of global environmental change / edited by Peter Timmerman.

Subject Term:

Global environmental change -- Encyclopedias.

Added Author:

Munn, R. E.

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley039/2001046740.html

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Summary

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