Includes bibliographical references and index. Contains substantial descriptions of terms, concepts, and issues by specialists with bibliographic references at the end of each entry. Increasing concerns about the environment have led to the publication of reference books focusing on environmental issues. In 3 volumes, this is the most comprehensive biographical resource for the period with brief bibliographical notes attached to many entries. Has more focus on the United States than Conservation and environmentalism, but is not exclusive of global references.
Bibliographic references are very brief.
London, Mansell, vols. This is an annual publication featuring biographies of prominent figues in the history of geography with bibliographies of their work . Atlases and Maps Atlases present various kinds of geographical information in maps. A selection of atlases are shelved in Main Reference in Alcove and on the Map Stand. There are also atlases in the general collection.