Bibliograph

UXL encyclopedia of water science, K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, editors ; Lawrence W. Baker, project editor

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UXL encyclopedia of water science, K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, editors ; Lawrence W. Baker, project editor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsphotographs

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

UXL encyclopedia of water science

Nature of contents

bibliographyencyclopediasdictionaries

Oclc number

62158632

Responsibility statement

K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, editors ; Lawrence W. Baker, project editor

Series statement

Gale virtual reference library

Summary

This encyclopedia explores water science and issues from an international perspective. Topics covered include lakes and streams, oceans, aquatic animals, weather and climate, glaciers, wetlands, ecology, hydropower, commercial fishing, acid rain, recreation, pollution, economics, water conservation, international water law, global warming and much more

Table Of Contents

Vol. 1. Science: Basics of water science -- Oceans and saltwater -- Fresh water -- Estuaries and wetlands -- Ice -- Water, weather, and climates -- Vol. 2. Economics and uses: Science and technology -- Science and research -- Economic uses of water -- Recreational uses of water -- History and culture -- Vol. 3. Issues: Environmental issues -- Legal and political issues

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Encyclopedia of water science

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