A revised second edition of a reference which provides a working knowledge of the scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental studies, and appraisals of current issues. Updated to include chapters on waste, traffic pollution, and packaging. First published in 1992.
"It is forecast to continue as an indispensable reference." (Pollution, September 2000)
"...is the literary equivalent of a brain transplant." (Environment Business, November 2000)
"I shall certainly add it to the reference books I have on my desk ..." (Ecotoxicology, 2001)
"this is a good buy." (The Holocene, Vol 11/3, 2001)
"The items are easy and pleasant to read" (International Jnl of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol.80 No.298, 2001)
"extremely useful and excellent value for money" (Int. Jnl. of Environmental Studies, Vol.58, 2001)
"...Porteous′ book will contribute to better understanding and protection of world′s environment..." (Photosynthetica, Vol.40, No.2, 2002)
"It is forecast to continue as an indispensable reference." (Pollution, September 2000)
"...is the literary equivalent of a brain transplant." (Environment Business, November 2000)
"I shall certainly add it to the reference books I have on my desk ..." (Ecotoxicology, 2001)
"this is a good buy." (The Holocene, Vol 11/3, 2001)
"The items are easy and pleasant to read" (International Jnl of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol.80 No.298, 2001)
"extremely useful and excellent value for money" (Int. Jnl. of Environmental Studies, Vol.58, 2001)
"...Porteous′ book will contribute to better understanding and protection of world′s environment..." (Photosynthetica, Vol.40, No.2, 2002)