Synopses & Reviews
ABC-CLIO's Contemporary World Issues series comprises comprehensive, balanced, one-volume reference handbooks on important topics related to science, technology, and medicine; the environment; society; politics, law, and government; criminal justice; and gender and ethnicity.
Each volume offers:
-- An authoritative introductory essay on the subject
-- A chronology of events, legislation, movements, and initiatives
-- Biographies of activists, advocates, and legislators
-- A compilation of relevant facts in the form of tables, figures, and documents
-- A directory of leading organizations and agencies
-- An annotated list of print resources
-- An annotated list of valuable nonprint resources, such as computer databases, information available on the Internet, and audiovisual materials
-- A glossary of relevant terms
-- A comprehensive subject index
-- Well suited for circulating collections as well as reference shelves
Review
"An excellent, up-to-date bibliography and glossary round out this fine, informative title that will benefit researchers."School Library Journal
"Treatment of controversies in Ozone is even handed, with arguments on both sides of the issue represented. Excellent for students beginning research and for library media specialists building subject collections."The Book Report
"Newton does a good job presenting scientific data and opinions of both sides clearly. The book has a good format and the content has high homework value due to its popular nature."VOYA
Synopsis
• A 190 year chronology tracks our growing understanding of the ozone layer
Synopsis
This intriguing volume gives readers a thorough understanding of all sides of the ozone debate.
- A 190 year chronology tracks our growing understanding of the ozone layer
Synopsis
This intriguing volume gives readers a thorough understanding of all sides of the ozone debate.
Synopsis
• Supplies an extensive compilation of facts and statistics and provides excerpts from scientific papers and international agreements
Table of Contents
Ozone layer depletion: myth or reality? -- Chronology -- Biographical sketches -- Data, opinions, and documents -- Directory of organizations -- Print resources -- Nonprint resources.