Achieving Sustainability by
Aimed at readers who are not experts in the field, the material is relevant to courses in natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities; indeed, this title presents and analyzes the underpinnings of the multi-disciplinary concept of sustainability. A two-volume encyclopedia containing more than 130 signed entries, Achieving Sustainability covers economic and environmental ideas, as well as governance, demographic, and socio-cultural aspects of the concept.
Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues by
This newly revised edition provides a wealth of information for students and general readers on the very relevant topic of the environment. Articles cover an amazing range of topics - from endangered animal species and air pollution to smog and urban planning. 300 new articles are included, and all of the original essays have been re-evaluated for currency and accuracy.
Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change by
The Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change is a collection of approximately 750 articles in a three-volume set exploring major topics related to global warming and climate change-ranging geographically from the North Pole to the South Pole, and thematically from social effects to scientific causes.
Encyclopedia of the U.S. Government and the Environment by
A timely, new resource on the history of the U.S. government's approach to environmental policy. * 200 alphabetically organized entries on all aspects of the development of U.S. environmental policy--the events, issues, people, and politics * 100 expert contributors--scholars from a wide range of disciplines--draw on the latest research * A timeline of major laws, events, and governmental agencies related to environmental policy * A bibliography of important books and essays on U.S. government environmental policy in print and on online
Polish some of the research skills that will be necessary for research, writing, and presentation across multiple academic disciplines.
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