Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science

Name: Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science
Brand: Taylor & Francis Inc
Price: 520.25 AUD
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By: John Gunn (Editor)

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Hardcover | 11 December 2003 | Edition Number 1

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928 Pages

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28.0 x 21.0 x 5.72

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Extensively illustrated with over 500 photographs, maps, diagrams, and tables, this unique reference source offers comprehensive coverage of this fascinating subject. The IEncyclopedia's 350 alphabetically arranged entries cover a wide range of topics, including biospeleology (by organism and by habitat); geoscience; cave archaeology and human use of caves; cave art; cave and karst history; hydrology and groundwater; conservation and management; and exploration, equipment, and rescue. Many entries are devoted to important sites across the world, from individual caves such as Mammoth Cave (the world's longest cave) and Krubera (one of the world's deepest), through key regions such as the Dinaric karst and the Gunung Mulu World Heritage Site. The book also features broader examinations of cave and karst geography within individual countries and continents. Written by an international team of experts, the essays progress from general concepts toward deeper understanding, explaining jargon for thenon-specialist. Each essay is fully referenced, with suggestions for further reading and cross-references to related articles. Thematic content lists and a comprehensive index facilitate easy searching and browsing. A wide-ranging and up-to-date reference work, theEncyclopedia of Caves and Karst Scienceis an ideal source for students and researchers, as well as professional hydrogeologists, planners, environmental scientists, and conservationists. It is also a perfect starting point for cave explorers or any general reader with an interest in caves. Also includes an 8-page insert.

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"The first on caves and karst, includes a wealth ofinformation, references, and additional readingsuggestions... Entries are concise, well written, welledited, easy to read and filled with superbinformation... Highly recommended. All collections." -- Choice

"The first on caves and karst, includes a wealth of information, references, and additional reading suggestions... Entries are concise, well written, well edited, easy to read and filled with superb information... Highly recommended. All collections." -- Choice

"The content is scientific but clearly written and the bibliographies are impressive, reflecting the scholarly nature of the work... Is a natural choice for any academic library supporting courses in geology, hydrology and their related sciences." -- Against the Grain
"This scholarly encyclopedia is the first to treat these two subjects together in English... Public libraries in areas where spelunking is popular will want to acquire this title. For academic libraries supporting programs in geology, it is an essential purchase." -- Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews

"Exploring a multidisciplinary range of topics." -- SciTech Book News
"an exceptional reference book... Truly unique... Wide and fascinating range of topics... Surprising in its breadth and depth of coverage... Highly recommended." -- Reference & User Services Quarterly

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