Specialized Encyclopedias: Environmental Sciences

Encyclopedic articles about basic concepts and interrelationships between ethical principles and the demands of scientific and technological innovations. Students and researchers will find the cross-referenced articles convenient to use for papers and assignments. The encyclopedia is a complete revision of the Dartmouth Medal-winning set first published in 1995.

A comprehensive reference source on education. The fully revised edition offers a complete view of the institutions, people, processes, roles and philosophies found in educational practice in the United States and throughout the world. Features include 121 biographies of influential educators; profiles of historic colleges and universities; profiles of organizations active in the field; and an appendix of full text primary source documents including education related legislation, international treaties and testing methods.

" The third edition of the Gale's Environmental Encyclopedia provides in depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Entries range from 100 to more than 2,000 words. Some are complemented by black-and-white photographs and diagrams. Each article is written in a non-technical style and provides current status, analysis, and suggested solutions wherever possible.