A dictionary of environmental economics science and policy Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Economics for the environment : a primer International environmental problems : a primer Environmental systems dynamics and modeling : a primer Annotated references : a starting point Dictionary of environmental economics science and policy References Appendix 1 : Greek alphabet Appendix 2 : Roman numerals Appendix 3 : Système Internationale units Appendix 4 : prefixes of the Système Internationale (SI) Appendix 5 : common abbreviations Appendix 6 : geological time Appendix 7 : selected environmental treaties and conventions This comprehensive Dictionary is an important reference tool for all those interested in environmental science and environmental studies. Written in a clear and accessible style the dictionary includes over three thousand up to date entries all accompanied by a detailed yet straightforward definition covering all aspects of the subject