Principles of Science
The highly-regarded Principles of Science series provides high school and undergraduate students with a solid foundation for the study of a wide range of popular fields of science.
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Principles of Forestry & Conservation introduces students and researchers to the fundamental concepts of forestry and conservation, two interrelated disciplines concerned with planning and maintaining forested areas to preserve ecosystems, ensure sustainable use of natural materials, and safeguard genetic diversity.
In addition to providing habitats for animals, forests prevent soil erosion, offer watershed protection, and alleviate climate change.
Written in accessible language, this volume aims to help readers develop a meaningful understanding of this important and evolving topic.
Topics discussed include:
- Natural vs. man-made forests
- Amazon rainforest
- Deforestation and clear-cutting
- Forest floor decomposition
- Biodiversity management
- Landscape protection
- Genetic engineering and forest tree improvement
- Laws and policies related to forest conservation
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Pub. Date: August 2023
ISBN: 978-1-63700-723-5
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The volume also includes a number of helpful appendixes, including a Glossary that defines specialized terms, a Bibliography and list of Further Reading entries, and a Subject Index that offers multiple points of entry for readers. With 125 individual essays, this volume gives readers a solid overview of forestry and conservation and the major concepts and contemporary issues surrounding the field of forestry today. | |
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This new resource explores the nature of fire and its effects. It introduces students to the fundamentals of fire science using easy-to-understand language, to provide a solid background, and help readers develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of this important and evolving subject.
Fire is a powerful agent of creation and destruction, and this volume introduces readers to both the obvious and not-so-obvious aspects of fire science while discussing humanity’s complicated relationship with this fascinating force.
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Pub. Date: August 2022
ISBN: 978-1-63700-377-0
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Human society as we know it would not exist without the discovery of how to control fire. The benefits of heat, light, and electricity have been accompanied by pollution, climate change, and environmental destruction. In addition to explaining what exactly fire is, entries trace how fire and its uses are intricately woven with human evolution.
Principles of Fire Science includes 117 entries arranged in A to Z order to help make finding a topic of interest easy. Entries related to basic principles and concepts include a list of the Fields of Study covered by the article; an Abstract that provides a brief, concrete summary of the topic and its significance; a list of Key Concepts with definitions, important to a proper understanding of the topic; and a detailed Essay that provides extensive background on the topic and explores its significance to the field of computer-aided design; and a list of Further Reading for those who wish to pursue the topic in more depth.
Principles of Fire Science gives readers a solid overview of fire and the major concepts and contemporary issues surrounding its role in the world. An invaluable resource for students at the high school and undergraduate levels, especially those considering careers in fire science.
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Geology explores the science about the solid Earth, the rocks that comprise it, and the processes by which they change over time. This volume also provides coverage of other Earth sciences, including hydrology and the atmospheric sciences, as they integrate into a major aspect of Earth's system and planetary science. Content includes broad categories of geology, as well as the wide variety of methods and tools used by geologists. Major categories in Principles of Geology include principles, historical discoveries, the Big Bang event, continental drift, geochemistry, resource recovery, paleontology, and extraterrestrial geology. | |
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Pub. Date: September 2021
ISBN: 978-1-64265-042-6
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Principles of Geology includes 130 entries arranged in A to Z order to help make finding a topic of interest easy. Entries related to basic principles and concepts include a list of the Fields of Study covered by the article; an Abstract that provides a brief, concrete summary of the topic and its significance; a list of Key Concepts with definitions, important to a proper understanding of the topic; and a detailed Essay that provides extensive background on the topic and explores its significance to the field of geology; and a list of Further Reading for those who wish to pursue the topic in more depth. | |
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This title's 110 articles consider how organizations of the same species interact with each other, how organisms of different species in the same space interact, and how multiple communities interact to make up an ecosystem, information crucial in understanding how biodiversity affects ecological function.
This resource introduces students and researchers to the fundamentals of ecology using easy-to-understand language for a solid background and a deeper understanding and appreciation of this important and evolving subject. All of the 110 entries included in the volume are arranged in an A to Z order, making it easy to find the topic of interest.
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Pub. Date: April 2019
ISBN: 978-1-64265-044-0
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The book includes helpful appendixes as another valuable resource, including the following:
- Timeline of American Environmentalism
- Key Figures in the areas of ecology and environmentalism
- U.S. federal laws concerning the environment
- Directory of U.S. National Parks
- Major world national parks and protected areas
- Environmental organizations
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More Earth Science Titles in the
Principles of Science Series
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Principles of Sustainability
Pub. Date: Dec. 2017
ISBN: 978-1-68217-607-8
Price: $165
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Principles of Climatology
Pub. Date: Sept. 2018
ISBN: 978-1-68217-943-7
Price: $165
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Principles of Modern Agriculture
Pub. Date: Feb. 2019
ISBN: 978-1-63700-723-5
Price: $165
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New and Forthcoming titles in the
Principles of Science Series
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Principles of Cybersecurity
Pub. Date: Mar. 2024
ISBN: 978-1-63700-750-1
Price: $165
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Principles of Probability & Statistics
Pub. Date: Jan. 2024
ISBN: 978-1-63700-752-5
Price: $165
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Principles of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence,
Second Edition
Pub. Date: Nov. 2023
ISBN: 978-1-63700-868-3
Price: $165
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Reviews of the
Principles of Science Series
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Principles of Energy a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2022
"Principles of Energy is an excellent, highly readable overview of a very important subject, ideal for use by undergraduates and interested adult readers." - CHOICE
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“A useful addition to any academic library service programs in the physical sciences. Recommended. High school through lower-level undergraduates.”
—CHOICE on Principles of Physical Science
“Another well-designed volume in a series that provides strong, basic coverage of key concepts in the primary sciences.”
—Against the Grain on Principles of Astronomy
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