Dictionary of Environmental and Sustainable Development

This superb, concise dictionary comprises over 2,000 entries defining terms and concepts relating to environmental planning, management, conservation and sustainable development.<br /> <br /> The text includes diagrams and boxes covering the whole span of environmental issues with the emphasis on:<br /> * international conventions<br /> * environmental law<br /> * environmental evolution in many countries<br /> * pollution control<br /> * environmental impact assessment<br /> * sustainable development<br /> * inter-generational equity<br /> Containing more entries than any other previously published dictionary of its kind, this book is an essential reference for students, environmental managers, politicians and journalists.