Main Title |
Encyclopedia of global environmental change / |
Other Authors |
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Publisher |
Wiley, |
Year Published |
2002 |
OCLC Number |
47996199 |
ISBN |
0471977969; 9780471977964 |
Subjects |
Global environmental change--Encyclopedias ;
ENVIRONMENTS ;
GLOBAL WARMING ;
ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS ;
DICTIONARIES
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EKBM |
GE149.E443 2002 |
v.1 |
Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
05/03/2024 |
EKBM |
GE149.E443 2002 |
v.2 |
Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
05/03/2024 |
EKBM |
GE149.E443 2002 |
v.3 |
Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
05/03/2024 |
EKBM |
GE149.E443 2002 |
v.4 |
Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
05/03/2024 |
EKBM |
GE149.E443 2002 |
v.5 |
Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
05/03/2024 |
EKCR |
GE149.E443 2002 |
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CEMM/GEMMD Library/Gulf Breeze,FL |
04/26/2002 |
EMBR |
GE149.E443 2002 |
v. 1-5 |
NRMRL/GWERD Library/Ada,OK |
03/01/2002 |
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Collation |
5 volumes : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Each vol. also includes a vol. index issued separately in paperback. Vol. 5 contains the cumulative index for the 5-vol. set. |
Contents Notes |
V. 1. The earth system : physical and chemical dimensions of global environmental change / volume editors, Michael C. MacCracken and John S. Perry -- v. 2. The earth system : biological and ecological dimensions of global environmental change / volume editors, Harold A. Mooney and Josep G. Canadell -- v. 3. Causes and consequences of global environmental change / volume editor, Ian Douglas -- v. 4. Responding to global environmental change / volume editor, Mostafa K. Tolba -- v. 5. Social and economic dimensions of global environmental change / volume editor, Peter Timmerman. The Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change is the first major reference work in this multi-disciplinary field, and presents outstanding authorship and high quality editing. Comprehensive coverage with over 3,800 pages in 5 volumes. Over 500 articles, 100 biographies, 150 definitions, and 100 acronyms. Extensive bibliographies with up-to-date references. The Wiley Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change has been published to meet the need for a comprehensive integrated reference in this burgeoning field. Each volume contains articles of between 1,000 and 10,000 words on major topics. Articles contain an abstract written for the non-specialist, followed by the main text, which provides greater detail for the specialist Biographies of distinguished environmental scientists discuss their contributions to a better understanding of global environmental change. Definitions of international terms and descriptions of acronyms of international and regional programs and agencies provide a quick reference source for the environmental scientist and student. Presents a thematic approach and includes theory, empirical studies, and applications emphasising the inter-relationship between various disciplines and systems--From the publisher's description. |
Place Published |
Chichester ; New York : |
PUB Date Free Form |
c2002. |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
2001046740 |
Merged OCLC records |
47901023; 904942236; 1191447760; 1200985519 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20071030093049 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01953cam 22003734a 45020 |