A dictionary of climate change and the environment : economics, science, and policy / R. Quentin Grafton ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grafton, R. Quentin.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Climatic changes--Dictionaries.

Climatic changes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (496 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, U.K. : Edward Elgar, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A Dictionary of Climate Change and the Environment bridges the gap between the many disciplines encompassing climate change, environmental economics, environmental sciences, and environmental studies. It defines a comprehensive set of over 3700 words used across these fields to help policy makers, students, and professionals achieve a holistic view of environmental issues. The dictionary also features: introductory primers to major topic areas; recommended reading for particular topics and specific words or concepts; and seven appendices, including a catalog of scientific symbols, units, and c

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Economics for the Environment: A Primer; Climate Change Policy: A Primer; International Environmental Problems: A Primer; Environmental Systems, Dynamics, and Modeling: A Primer; Annotated References: A Starting Point; Internet Resources: Environmental News Sources and Blogs; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; References; Appendix 1: Greek Alphabet; Appendix 2: Roman Numerals; Appendix 3: Système Internationale (SI) Units and Other Measurement Conversions

Appendix 4: Prefi xes of the Système Internationale (SI)Appendix 5: Common Abbreviations; Appendix 6: Geological Time; Appendix 7: Selected Environmental Treaties and Conventions

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-280-49332-1

9786613588555

1-78100-116-2

OCLC:

776990558