- Hardcover: 1547 pages
- Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corp/Ccb (December 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0761471936
- ISBN-13: 978-0761471936
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From School Library Journal
Gr 6-Up The humanistic and social aspects of environmental problems are the focus of this attractive set. Influenced by the philosophy of RenŽ Dubos, Think Globally, Act Locally, the editors have selected 400 signed articles representing a broad spectrum of topics. (Earlier versions of many of them appeared previously without illustration in The Encyclopedia of the Environment [Houghton, 1994; o.p.]). Ranging in length from two to six pages, each entry presents basic explanations as well as some evenly presented suggestions of possible resolutions to problems. For example, in the discussion of clear-cutting, the resolutions offered include reasons why clear-cutting might be the best alternative under certain conditions. Every article ends with a list of cross-references and a linkup box that explains topical relationships. Colorful, captioned photographs appear on nearly every page. Drawings, graphs, charts, lists of resources, and maps appear throughout. Volume 11 includes an environmental time line; a 10-page glossary; extensive lists of book, periodical, Web, and other resources; and thematic indexes. Unfortunately, a few minor errors were noted, e.g., Merriweather Clark should be William Clark; and a photo caption inaccurately identifies Boutros Boutros-Ghali. Still, this is an attractive, useful set that's sure to hold readers' attention. Patricia Ann Owens, Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, IL
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.From Booklist
This encyclopedia is an update and repackaging of the Houghton Mifflin Encyclopedia of the Environment (1994), which was among the first resources to focus on the human and social aspects of environmental issues. In its new incarnation, the encyclopedia has expanded from 1 to 11 volumes and incorporates many more illustrations and photographs. Although adults will find it useful, the layout and presentation seem most suitable to middle-school through senior-high-school students.
The editors selected and updated or commissioned 400 articles, arranged alphabetically over a broad range of topics. The breadth goes beyond the expected coverage of Carson, Rachel; Clean Air Act; and Climate change to include Migrant labor, Suburb, and Wright, Frank Lloyd. Most entries are signed and vary in length but are usually several pages long. They may have sidebars called "Linkups" to refer readers to other entries dealing with related concepts. Other type of sidebars may include definitions, tables, or several paragraphs of related information. Entries conclude with see also references and short bibliographies. Most of the photographs and illustrations are in color.
Each volume has own its table of contents and index. The first volume contains a complete table of contents of all volumes as well as a "Thematic Outline of Contents." Volume 11 contains the set index as well as seven thematic indexes, among them an "Index of Places" and an "Index of Persons." The indexes, which reference illustrations and other graphics as well as text, are a valuable part of this work and should be well used. Volume 11 also includes a glossary, a 12-page "Environmental Time Line," and a valuable "Resources for Further Study" that includes an essay on using libraries and their resources (including librarians) well.
As with any work, there are small quibbles. The article Wildflowers features a photograph of cosmos, described as "native to North America." But in fact, most cosmos are specifically native to Mexico and are considered invasive aliens in many parts of the U.S.
This is an expensive work, but because of its breadth of information and accessibility it is recommended for school and public libraries. It may also be useful in undergraduate libraries as an introduction to the topic. RBB
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
--This text refers to the
Library Binding
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