Earth sciences reference
By: Mary McNeil.
Publisher: Flamingo Press
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Lake San Marcos, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 709
Subjects: Earth sciences -- Dictionaries; Life sciences -- Dictionaries
Description: A handy volume discussing some of the most challenging problems of our time, their local, & global effects. Definitions are concise but informative & they are indexed geographically & by subject. Special emphasis has been given to the Southern Hemisphere since it has often been underrepresented. The geographical & general indicies reveal hundreds of allied & related references designed to help both senior & junior researchers. The reference has been found useful for curriculum development from middle school to college level.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [639]-655) and indexes.