{"product_id":"9780470061947","title":"Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDictionary of Environmental Science and Technology\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAndrew Porteous\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Ecology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eReviews of previous editions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e…Porteous’ book will contribute to better understanding and protection of the world’s environment…\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 December 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470061947\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e824\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315314421900,"sku":"9780470061947","price":182.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470061947_ee5f44b1-f222-42d3-99e7-ee347c155179.jpg?v=1780106906","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470061947","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}