The Environment A To Z / Edition 1

by David Hosansky

Overview

The Environment A to Z is the only ready reference volume that brings together all the issues, terms, laws, organizations, and personalities shaping environmental policy. Nearly 400 entries provide quick yet thorough information for interested citizens, students, and researchers alike.

The Environment A to Z presents in one easy-to-look up volume:
-- Definitions of key environmental issues and terms provide a clear foundation for understanding, discussion, and research
-- Descriptions of major bills enacted by the federal government help readers grasp laws governing the environment
-- Facts on government and advocacy profile organizations involved with environmental issues: how they were formed, what they do, and how to contact them
-- Biographical sketches provide insight on political leaders, government officials, and activists who have had a prominent impact on environmental policy
-- Charts of environmental indicators help readers measure progress on issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781568025834
Publisher:	Congressional Quarterly, Inc.
Publication date:	11/13/2000
Series:	A-Z Encyclopedia Series
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Editorial Reviews

This non-technical book attempts to catalogue and summarize the issues, terms, laws, organizations and personalities shaping current environmental policy. Constructed in an easily used alphabetical format, it includes passages on major federal bills, advocacy group profiles (including their primary activities and contact information) and shows current environmental trends with charts of smog levels and endangered species populations. Seeks to present voices of both environmentalists and industry. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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