The Handbook of Nature (Hardcover)

The study of nature is a complex science involving many different fields from geology and meteorology to biology, zoology, and botany. This complexity indicates nature's broad scope of impact. It is at once beautiful and dangerous, displaying power beyond human control. An understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the study of nature is therefore both enriching and practical. In The Handbook of Nature, authors Frank R. Spellman and Joni Price-Bayer provide a comprehensive guide to the study of nature in terms the layperson can grasp easily. This accessible reference work is for the non-specialist looking for quick, accurate information on all aspects of the study of nature. The handbook is arranged thematically for a logical and user-friendly progression through the material. It includes chapters on the earth's structure and landforms, the atmosphere and weather, water and water sources, and the many different forms of life from single-celled organisms to complex vertebrates. Along with basic natural scientific principles, the authors look closely at the consequences of human interactions with the environment we inhabit. This reference concludes with a glossary and index, and each chapter provides further resources and recommended reading. It is an essential tool for students and professionals alike.

General

Imprint:	Government Institutes Inc.,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	December 2011
Authors:	Frank R Spellman • Joan Price-Bayer
Dimensions:	242 x 162 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	482
ISBN-13:	978-1-60590-773-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General
LSN:	1-60590-773-1
Barcode:	9781605907734

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