McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of environmental science
By: Sybil P. Parker, editor in chief.
Contributors: Parker, Sybil P.; McGraw-Hill Book Company.
Edition: 2d ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Co.
Published: 1980
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 858
Subjects: Ecology -- Encyclopedias.; Environmental sciences -- Encyclopedias.
Other titles: McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of science and technology.; Encyclopedia of environmental science.
Description: Covers a broad spectrum of environmental subjects, including meteorology, climatology, ecology, conservation, pollution, and soil conservation, in two revised and expanded sections featuring topics of general interest and alphabetically arranged articles on scientific and technical concepts. Over 600 illustrations. Intended for use by scientists, engineers, and concerned citizens. Published 1980.
Notes: Includes bibliographies and index.
"Some of the material in this volume has been published previously in the McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of science and technology, fourth edition."