Exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all its natural and human aspects, this encyclopaedia's 162 entries cover meteorological topics, such as tornados; political issues, such as air pollution; relevant individuals, such as important scientists and aviators; technical topics, such as airplanes and dirigibles; and cultural phenomena, such as musical, literary, and linguistic references to air and wind arranged in an A-Z listing format. 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. Most of the entries also provide "See also" references to related entries in the book, as well as a listing of additional information resources (both print and electronic) and contact information for relevant groups and organizations.
- ISBN:
- 9781573565646
- 9781573565646
- Category:
- Popular science
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 30-12-2003
- Publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions (mm):
- 254x178x15mm
- Weight:
- 0.68kg
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