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A Dictionary of Geography

A Dictionary of Geography (6 ed.)   Quick reference

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2023
Subject:
Science and technology, Earth Sciences and Geography, Social sciences, Human Geography
Length:
210,489 words
Illustration(s):
120
Over 3,000 entries This bestselling dictionary contains entries on both physical and human geography, covering topics such as cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ... More
Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather

Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather (2 ed.)   Reference library

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2011
Subject:
Science and technology, Earth Sciences and Geography, Social sciences, Environment
Length:
701,861 words
Illustration(s):
324
For most of history, humans have made every possible effort to accurately foretell the weather, evolving from the use of guesswork, rule of thumb, and signs in the sky to the development ... More
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Climate Change Communication

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Climate Change Communication   Reference library

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2018
Subject:
Science and technology, Earth Sciences and Geography, Social sciences, Environment
Length:
1.27 million words
Illustration(s):
124
Over 100 entries Through a comprehensive collection of articles, the Oxford Encyclopedia of Climate Change Communication explores the origin and evolution of our understanding of ... More
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards Governance

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards Governance   Reference library

Reference type:
Subject Reference
Current Version:
2020
Subject:
Science and technology, Earth Sciences and Geography, Social sciences, Environment
Length:
999,889 words
Illustration(s):
193
Natural hazards present significant challenges for managing risk and vulnerability. It is crucial to understand how communities, nations, and international regimes and organizations ... More

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