The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ecology by Michael Allaby

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ecology by Michael Allaby

From acid rain, CFC's, and the greenhouse effect to the food-chain and the gene bank, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ecology provides 5,000 up-to-date entries on all aspects of ecology and the environmental sciences. With many entries derived from the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Natural History, it covers a vast range of subjects, from plant and animal physiology, animal behavior, evolution, environmental pollution, and conservation to climatology, meteorology, geomorphology, and oceanography. Also included are biographical notes on eminent ecologists and other scientists, as well as helpful cross-references that make this volume an invaluable reference tool for students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in the natural world and our environment.

The Oxford Dictionary of Natural History is edited by Michael Allaby, a well-known science and environmental writer.

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ISBN 13	9780192861603
ISBN 10	0192861603
Title	The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ecology
Author	Michael Allaby
Series	Oxford Quick Reference Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	1994-03-01
Number of pages	420
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