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World Directory of Environmental Organizations (Who's doing what series)
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Product Description
A reference and sourcebook to the organizations involved in environmental and resource conservation in all parts of the world and to their activities. It describes over 2000 organizations and programmes in over 200 countries, providing access to sources of information, expertise and action. A user's guide identifies "who is doing what" in over 50 areas, such as air quality, environmental economics, toxic materials and wildlife. There are also regional overviews, detailed analyses of the UN system, over 250 intergovernmental agencies, over 400 international NGOs, and over 1500 national organizations with full country and area listings, plus indices, a glossary and a list of landmark events.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3071129 in Books
- Published on: 2001-05-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 272 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS 'An essential purchase for academic institutions with environment-related curricula' Booklist (American Library Association) 'Impressive... a valuable addition to the desk equipment of working environmentalists and others throughout the world' Environmental Conservation 'The reference librarian will find it invaluable... essential for the school library' American Reference Books Annual 'Very useful and intelligently constructed' Future Survey"
Synopsis
A reference and sourcebook to the organizations involved in environmental and resource conservation in all parts of the world and to their activities. It describes over 2000 organizations and programmes in over 200 countries, providing access to sources of information, expertise and action. A user's guide identifies "who is doing what" in over 50 areas, such as air quality, environmental economics, toxic materials and wildlife. There are also regional overviews, detailed analyses of the UN system, over 250 intergovernmental agencies, over 400 international NGOs, and over 1500 national organizations with full country and area listings, plus indices, a glossary and a list of landmark events.
About the Author
Ted Trzyna is President of the California Institute of Public Affairs, on the faculty at Claremont Graduate University and a member of the World Commission on Protected Areas.
