This guide identifies the most useful sources available in the WSC library for the study of Environmental Science.  Since Environmental science is an interdisciplinary major at WSC, researchers should also consult the Biology and Geography & Regional Planning guides.  Please ask a reference librarian for help locating resources or advice on a particular topic.

Encyclopedia of World Environmental History. Edited by Shepard Krech III, J.R. McNeill, & Carolyn Merchant. NY: Routledge, 2004.
    (REF GF 10 E63 2004)
A three-volume set containing 520 articles on the global history of human interaction with the environment. Includes coverage of regions, time periods, specific environmental issues and organizations, and species in relation to environmental history.

The Encyclopedia of Human Ecology. Edited by Julia R. Miller et al. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2003.    (REF  GF 4 E53 2003)
A two-volume set of 250 articles that examine the topic of human environments and interactions. The artcles blend environmental information from numerous disciplines with information on the study of individuals and groups from biology, nutrition, psychology, and sociology.

Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues.  Craig W. Allin & Robert McClenaghan, eds. Pasadena, CA: Salem, c2000.    (REF GE10 E52 2000)
This three-volume set provides overviews of issues, concepts, and terms on environmental matters.  Coverage includes:  Urban planning, smog, Sierra Club, Exxon Valdez oil spill, acts of legislation and court cases.

Encyclopedia of Environmental Studies. William Ashworth and Charles E. Little. New York: Facts On File, c2001.   (REF TD 9 A84 2001)
Single volume coverage of environmental studies terms, basic facts and statistics pertinent to the field.  Charts and graphs.

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science. John Mongillo and Linda Zierdt-Warshaw. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, c2000.    (REF GE 10 M66 2000)
This one volume encyclopedia presents coverage of basic terminology and key topics in the field of environmental science.

Environmental Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. edited by Marci Bortman, et al. Detroit: Gale, 2003.   (REF GE 10 E58 2003)
A two-volume set with nearly 1,300 signed articles and definitions providing in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis and suggested solutions.

Encyclopedia of Water. David E. Netwon. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2003.   (REF GB 655 N48  2003)
236 entries covering water's many roles in human society and the natural world throughout history. Includes scientific and technical issues. Each entry includes a list of further readings.

Life on Earth: an Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution. Edited by Niles Eldredge. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2002.
    (REF QH 541.15 B56 L54 2002) 2-volumes.
200 detailed entries on the earth's ecosystems and major groups of organisms, the various natural and man-made threats to biodiversity, suggestions for reducing or preventing the damage, and academic disciplines realted to the study of biodiversity and their study mathods.

Macmillan Encyclopedia of Energy, John Zumerchik, editor in chief. New York: Macmillian Reference, 2001.      (REF TJ 163.28 M33 2001)
Alphabetical entries cover energy from numerous perspectives.  Charts, graphs and illustrations.  Three volumes.

Energy Use Worldwide: a Reference Handbook, by  Jaina L. Moan and Zachary A. Smith. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2007.
    (REF TJ 163.2 .M62 2007)
Examines recent energy use trends and their potential consequences for the global population. Includes an exhaustive introductory essay,
Chronology of key events, movements, and legislation, more than 50 tables, graphs, and figures that demonstrate the impact of energy use trends on global societies, plus an energy chronology traces technological innovations, important social events (such as the 1973 oil embargo), and energy policies that have impacted current global energy use.

American Environmental Leaders: From Colonial Times to the Present. Anne Becher. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2000.
    (REF GE 55 B43 2000)
Brief biographical sketches of prominent and lesser known environmentalists.  Photographs included.  Two volumes.

The Wiley Encyclopedia of Environmental Pollution and Cleanup. Robert A. Meyers, editor in chief. NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
    (REF TD 173 E53 1999)
Particularly useful to the researcher requiring a technical, statistical treatment of pollution and cleanup.  Detailed information aimed at the professional in the field.  Formulas, statistics, graphs, and extensive bibliographies throughout.  Two volumes.

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 9th edition.  Elizabeth Geller, Ed. NY: McGraw-Hill, c.2002.    (REF Q121 .M3 2002)
This illustrated 20-volume set provides articles in all areas of science and technology.  It is extensively indexed through both a conventional index and a topical index that lists broad topics with different encyclopedia entries relating to that topic.

The Global Warming Desk Reference.  Bruce E. Johansen.  Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2002.     (REF QC981.8 G56 J64 2002)
Designed for the undergraduate, this book surveys the problem of global warming and summarizes the scientific theories.  It also provides detailed information on the effects of global warming.  A variety of academic perspectives are included.

Indigenous peoples and environmental issues : an encyclopedia, by Bruce E. Johansen. Westport, CT : Greenwood Press, 2003.
    (REF  GF 50 .J65 2003)
Covers the life-and-death struggles of more than 170 native peoples around the world whose environment is threatened by pollutants and other dangers.

Environmental Literature: An Encyclopedia of Works, Authors, and Themes.  Patricia D. Netzley.  Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO 1999.
     (REF GE35 E58 1999)
Surveys major environmental writings on numerous subjects. Each entry summarizes the work's main points and its impact.

North America: A Continental Overview of Environmental Issues. Kevin Hillstrom and Laurie Collier Hillstrom. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO 2003.
    (REF GE 160 .N7 H55 2003)
Provides a concise overview of the environmental issues, problems, and controversies facing North America.

Pollution A to Z. Ed. by Richard Stapleton. NY: Macmillan Reference USA, c2004.    (REF  TD 173 .P65 2004)
An illustrated 2-volume set with 264 articles covering timely issues and pollution-related topics.

The Facts on File dictionary of ecology and the environment. Edited by Jill Bailey. NY : Facts on File, 2004.   (REF  QH 540.4 .F35 2004)
More than 2,000 entries that explain the most relevant and frequently used terms in the field.

Nature and the Environment in Twentieth-Century American Life. By Brian Black. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006.
    (REF  GF 503 .B532 2006)
Provides a history of nature and the environment in twentieth century America, which follows how ideas changed, the impact of using natural resources, the movement towards conservation and national parks, pollution, resource management, the effects of atomic technology, grassroots activism, policies and acts, the emergence of green culture, and environmental backlash.

Nature and the Environment in Nineteenth-Century American Life. By Brian Black. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006.
    (REF  GF 503 .B53 2006)
Considers changing ideas about nature and the environment in nineteenth-century America, beginning with colonial times. Chapters discuss the influence of agriculture, technology, trade areas, nature writing, mining, farming, the environment during the Civil War, factories and industrialization, and conservation efforts toward the end of the century.

Nature and the Environment in Pre-Columbian American Life. By Stacy Kowtko. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006.
    (REF E 98.S67 K69 2006)
Describes North America before Columbus' expedition in terms of natural history and environs, using select tribes to illustrate the people from a societal and environmental perspective that links the land and the people together. Identifies which tribes were in North America and their interactions with the land, agriculture and habitation, hunting and gathering methods, spirituality, migration, leisure, and gender roles.

The Environmental Regulatory Dictionary, 4th edition, compiled by James J. King. Hoboken, N.J: Wiley, 2005.  (REF   KF 3775 .A68 K57 2005)
Provides definitions for more than 5,000 terms of the Environmental Protection Agency's  Code of Federal Regulations. Title 40 (40CFR), Protection of environment.  The terms defined are cross-referenced  to the appropriate section of 40CFR.

Other subject headings include:

City planning -- environmental aspects	Outdoor education	Economic development -- environmental aspects
Urban ecology	Sustainable development	Man -- Influence on nature

There are more Environmental Science subject headings than those listed here, you may wish to try other terms.  If the terms do not appear in the Subject Browse, try them in a Builder or Keyword search.

Use the following databases to identify journal, magazine and newspaper articles.

ProQuest Science Journals  -Limited to WSC Community
 (Internet site: http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/dbalpha.htm#ProQuest_Science)
Covers both the applied and general sciences. With coverage dating back to 1986, this database features over 490 titles—with more than 380 available in full text. Articles include all of  the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements that are vital to scientific and technical literature.

ProQuest Biology Journals -  Limited to WSC Community
 (Internet site: http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/dbalpha.htm#ProQuest_Biology)
Provides access to a wide range of biology topics from 286 journal titles, with more than 250 journals available in full text.  Coverage for many journals extends back to the 1990s.

AGRICOLA Limited to WSC Community
       (Internet site: http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/dbalpha.htm#Agricola)
Covers every major agricultural subject, including agricultural engineering, animal breeding, environmental pollution, pesticides, and water resources. Citations refer to journal articles, book chapters, monographs, conference proceedings, serials, technical reports, and other materials. More than 1,000  journal titles are indexed.  Coverage dates back to 1970.

General Science Abstracts    Limited to WSC Community
        (Internet site: http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/dbalpha.htm#General Science)
Now searchable as part of Wilson Select Plus   1994-
Indexes some 150 titles many of which include environmental issues. Provides abstracts for all items cited.  Links to full text articles in H.W. Wilson Select are now available for some citations.  Citations date back to 1984.

GEOBASE    Limited to WSC Community
       (Internet site: http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/dbalpha.htm#GEOBASE)
Contains citations with abstracts covering worldwide literature in ecology, international development, and their related disciplines. Subject coverage includes climatology, energy, environment, and much more.  Coverage dates back to 1980.

Academic Search Premier    Limited to WSC Community
        (Internet site: http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/dbalpha.htm#Academic)
The world's largest scholarly, multi-disciplinary, full text database covers a wide range of academic areas including environmental science.  Articles date from 1990.

Expanded Academic ASAP   Limited to WSC Community
     (Internet site: http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/dbalpha.htm#Expanded Academic)
A large multi-disciplinary full-text database that includes articles on environmental science.  Articles date back to 1980.

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