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Dictionary of Environmental and Sustainable Development
Paperback
Technology & EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesGeneral Science
ISBN13: 9780471962205
Publisher: Wiley
Published: Jun 13 1996
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.02 Depth: 8.99
Language: English
The text includes diagrams and boxes covering the whole span of environmental issues with the emphasis on:
* international conventions
* environmental law
* environmental evolution in many countries
* pollution control
* environmental impact assessment
* sustainable development
* inter-generational equity
Containing more entries than any other previously published dictionary of its kind, this book is an essential reference for students, environmental managers, politicians and journalists.
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