| Encyclopedia of Air Contributor(s): Newton, David E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1573565644 ISBN-13: 9781573565646 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $95.04 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2003 Annotation: The Encyclopedia of Air adopts a unique approach to its topic, exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all their natural and human aspects. Its 162 entries are alphabetically arranged and cover meteorological topics such as tornados, political issues such as air pollution, important scientists and aviators, technical topics such as airplanes and dirigibles, and cultural phenomena including musical, literary, and linguistic references to air and wind. Other entries cover important organizations such as the Clean Air Trust, legal issues such as the Clean Air Act, and aerial sports and recreation such as kite-flying. Containing over 50 photos and tables, this book also includes a "Guide to Selected Topics" that traces broad themes, a general bibliography, and a detailed subject index. Most of the entries provide "See also" references to related entries in the book, a listing of addition information resources--both print and electronic--and contact information for relevant groups and organizations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology - Technology & Engineering - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 551.503 |
| LCCN: 2003044076 |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 7.16" W x 10.22" (1.61 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Encyclopedia of Air adopts a unique approach to its topic, exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all their natural and human aspects. Its 162 entries are alphabetically arranged and cover meteorological topics such as tornados, political issues such as air pollution, important scientists and aviators, technical topics such as airplanes and dirigibles, and cultural phenomena including musical, literary, and linguistic references to air and wind. Other entries cover important organizations such as the Clean Air Trust, legal issues such as the Clean Air Act, and aerial sports and recreation such as kite-flying. Containing over 50 photos and tables, this book also includes a Guide to Selected Topics that traces broad themes, a general bibliography, and a detailed subject index. Most of the entries provide See also references to related entries in the book, a listing of addition information resources--both print and electronic--and contact information for relevant groups and organizations. |