Encyclopedia of caves [electronic resource] / editors William B. White, David C. Culver.
2012
GB601 .E534 2012eb
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Title
Encyclopedia of caves [electronic resource] / editors William B. White, David C. Culver.
Edition
2nd ed.
ISBN
9780123838339 (electronic bk.)
9780123838322
9780123838322
Publication Details
Waltham, Mass. : Elsevier, 2012.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xvi, 945 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps.
Call Number
GB601 .E534 2012eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
551.44/703
Summary
Encyclopedia of Caves is a self-contained, beautifully illustrated work dedicated to caves and their unique environments. It includes more than 100 comprehensive articles from leading scholars and explorers in 15 different countries. Each entry is detailed and scientifically sound, yet accessible for students and non-scientists. This large-format reference is enchanced with hundreds of full-color photographs, maps, and drawings from the authors' own work, which provide unique images of the underground environment. Global in reach--authors are an international team of experts covering caves from around the world Includes 24 new articles commissioned especially for this 2nd edition Articles contain extensive bibliographies cross-referencing related essays Hundreds of color photographs, maps, charts and illustrations of cave features and biota A-Z sequence and a comprehensive index allow for easy location of topics Glossary presents definitions of all key vocabulary items.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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