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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 new edition will be a major update with 30 new material, additional illustrations and a greatly expanded list of relevant web resources.

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This superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology,associated with environmental protection and resource management.In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range ofinternational case studies and extensive cross-references to guidethe reader. The fourth edition represents a major update with 30%new material, additional illustrations and a greatly expanded listof relevant web resources.

Reviews of previous editions:

"This is a veritable Whitakers' Almanac of useful information onall aspects of science and the natural environment, and its authorneeds little introduction. It is as useful for dipping into - beingcrammed with fascinating facts - as it is for checking definitions.Essential for layman and specialist alike."
—Packaging Week

"...Porteous' book will contribute to better understanding andprotection of the world's environment..."
—Photosynthetica

"This dictionary is highly recommended as a valuable referencefor both students and professionals working in environmentalscience and technology."
—International Journal of Environment andPollution

"...a formidable rival of many much more expensive and heaviervolumes. Porteous succeeds to precisely describe the chosen termswithout compromise to readability. Cross-references nicely bringtogether additional  or related information. The reader isoften captured by the well-written text and is kept reading farbeyond the sought-after term."
—Environmental Geology

Dictionary of Environmental Science and technology,Fourth Edition will be an indispensable reference for all studentsand professionals concerned with the world's environment.