Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #143935 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 826 pages

Review
"It is forecast to continue as an indispensable reference." (Pollution, September 2000)

"...is the literary equivalent of a brain transplant." (Environment Business, November 2000)

"I shall certainly add it to the reference books I have on my desk ..." (Ecotoxicology, 2001)

"this is a good buy." (The Holocene, Vol 11/3, 2001)

"The items are easy and pleasant to read" (International Jnl of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol.80 No.298, 2001)

"extremely useful and excellent value for money" (Int. Jnl. of Environmental Studies, Vol.58, 2001) 

"...Porteous′ book will contribute to better understanding and protection of world′s environment..." (Photosynthetica, Vol.40, No.2, 2002)

Photosynthetica, Vol.40, No.2, 2002
"..Porteous' book will contribute to better understanding and protection of world's environment..."

International Jnl of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol.80, No.298, 2001
"The items are easy and pleasant to read."

Customer Reviews

My most dogeared book to date!
As first year students on a BSc Environmental course, this book proved invaluable accross all of our course modules. Not only does the text provide a clear explanation of the subject, it also has plenty of material to reference into your own work.
Now in the second year this is still one of my most used books. It is a must for anybody looking at the science of the environment.

A clear concise dictionary for any student
This book has probably been the most useful reference book I have ever owned. The definitions given have all been clear and precise and have assisted me greatly in my understanding of the subject. Many of the definitions also indicate that further information is available elswhere in the book. At times reading this book is a bit like surfing the WEB, you start on one subject and then get gently lead along a path and end up at a different (although connected) subject. Although I have been using this book to assist with course work I believe that it would be of great use to anyone interested in technolgy and science. Its a great book to have around when reading one of the science magazines. I strongly recommend it.

Essential Ref for Environment & Engineering Professionals
This book is a recommended text for several level 2 and 3 courses run by Open University and has been a fountain of knowledge for essays, major assignments and subsequent professional reports. I own the second edition of this book, the third edition promises to be crammed with up-to-the minute references, text and diagrams. Environmental students and professionals from all sectors, civil engineers, planners and site facilities managers with a vested interest in environmental management should own this essential text. Also has a good section on ISO14001.