Introduction
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Encyclopedias provide background information summarizing the important points of a subject. You should find and read this background information before you begin researching the literature as it will bring you "up-to-speed" on the topic as well as help you determine the appropriate terminology for the search.
On this page, there are 2 sections:
- General Encyclopedias (multi-disciplinary)
- Encyclopedias specializing in this guide's subject area
General Encyclopedias
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Britannica AcademicPublication Date: 2012+Combination of the Encyclopædia Britannica and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus.
Encyclopedias about the Environment and Sustainability
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Encyclopedia of Environment and SocietyPublication Date: 2007Brings together multiplying issues, concepts, theories, examples, problems, and policies, with the goal of clearly explicating an emerging way of thinking about people and nature. -
Encyclopedia of SustainabilityPublication Date: 2009Explores the concept of sustainability in the contexts of the environment, economics, and justice. Includes biological sketches of important leaders, over 50 illustrations and drawings and a variety of helpful maps, and original documents not easily located otherwise. -
Encyclopedia of the U. S. Government and the EnvironmentPublication Date: 2011A history of the U.S. government's approach to environmental policy. * 200 alphabetically organized entries on all aspects of the development of U.S. environmental policy, the events, issues, people, and politics. Includes a timeline of major laws, events, and governmental agencies related to environmental policy and a bibliography of important books and essays on U.S. government environmental policy. -
Environmental EncyclopediaPublication Date: 2002Provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides analysis and suggests solutions whenever possible.
