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

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Cheltenham ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar, ©2012.
Description
  • lxix, 423 pages : illustrations.
  • 1 online resource

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Series
Elgar original reference [More in this series]
Summary note
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 conversions, as well as an expansive listing and description of selected environmental treaties. The extensive and accessible nature of the content renders this book an indispensable reference for practitioners requiring an informed and balanced description of key concepts and issues. This resource will be extremely valuable to policymakers and professionals working on climate change and other environmental issues, and to postgraduate and undergraduate students in climate change and environmental studies, as well as to academics and other practitioners working on multidisciplinary environmental issues outside their areas of expertise. Provided by publisher.
Notes
"This book is a much updated version of an earlier edition authored by R. Quentin Grafton, Linwood Pendleton and Harry Nelson, published by Edward Elgar, a decade ago [entitled: A dictionary of environmental economics, science, and policy]"--Introduction.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-383).
Source of description
Description based on print version record.
Language note
English.
Contents
  • 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 dictionary of climate change and the environment : economics, science, and policy
  • Appèndices. Greek alphabet-- Roman numerals-- Système internationale (SI) units and other measurement conversions-- Prefixes of the systeme internationale (SI)-- Common abbreviations-- Geological time-- Selected environmental treaties and conventions.
ISBN
  • 9781781001165 (electronic bk.)
  • 1781001162 (electronic bk.)
OCLC
776990558
Other standard number
  • 7219134
  • 99954028891
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