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Atlas of U.S. and Canadian Environmental History

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Atlas of U.S. and Canadian Environmental History
Brief Description: 

The atlas is arranged chronologically, ranging from precolonial times to the present.

Full Description: 

The atlas is arranged chronologically, ranging from precolonial times to the present. Six themes are represented: agriculture, wildlife & forestry, land use management, techonology, human habitats, and ideology and policies.

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Atlas GF 503 .A84 2003
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1238918
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Conservation and the Law: a Dictionary

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Conservation and the Law: a Dictionary
Brief Description: 

This dictionary is designed to help the user understand conservation and the law.

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This dictionary is designed to help the user understand conservation and the law. The volume begins with an introductory essay, followed by an alphabetical arrangement of terms with short explanations. The appendices include a table of cases and a table of statutes.

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Reference KF 5505 .A68 D66 1998
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1195138
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Encyclopedia of Environment and Society

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Encyclopedia of Environment and Society
Brief Description: 

A five volume work that offers 1200 entries, including geographic and topographic features, geo-political terms, and terms related to the environment.

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A five volume work that offers 1200 entries, including geographic and topographic features, geo-political terms, and terms related to the environment. Bibliographies include appropriate web-based resources.

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Reference HM 856 .E53 2007
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1289850
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Environmental issues in American History: A Reference Guide with Primary Documents

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Environmental issues in American History
Brief Description: 

This guide touches upon some of the American beliefs and tensions about the environment.

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This guide touches upon some of the American beliefs and tensions about the environment. It includes a detailed chronology, history, of environmental issues, and a selection of primary documents.

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Ref KF 5505 .A68 D66 1998
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1261411
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American Environmental Leaders: From Colonial Times to the Present

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American Environmental Leaders
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People profiled in the two volumes include many people currently active in environmental leadership, but historical figures are also included.

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People profiled in the two volumes include many people currently active in environmental leadership, but historical figures are also included. The entries represent a wide range of environmental interests – from farmers to poets to grassroots activists.

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Reference GE 55 .B43 2000
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1217766
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Dictionary of Environment and Conservation

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Dictionary of Environment and Conservation
Brief Description: 

The dictionary has over 8,000 definitions of terms that represent the interdisciplinary nature of the field.

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The dictionary has over 8,000 definitions of terms that represent the interdisciplinary nature of the field. There are also side bars that offer more in-depth coverage of key concepts. Includes useful appendices, including a list of websites that offer environmental data. Also available onlne.

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Reference GE 10 .P375 2007
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1287577
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Environmental Encyclopedia

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Environmental Encyclopedia
Brief Description: 

An important source for information on the environment and environmental sciences.

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An important source for information on the environment and environmental sciences. The encyclopedia hopes to address these questions: how did the natural world come to be as it is, how does it work, what have we done, and what are we doing now to our environment.

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Reference GE 10 .E38 2003
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1235502
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Dictionary of Physical Geography

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Dictionary of Physical Geography
Brief Description: 

The dictionary provides short definitions of terms related to physical geography.

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The dictionary provides short definitions of terms related to physical geography, for example: human impacts or environmental impacts.

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Reference GB 10 .D53 2000
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1217150
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Companion Encyclopedia of Geography: the Environment and Humankind

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Companion Encyclopedia of Geography
Brief Description: 

Has essays that are concerned with the geological evolution of the earth and the interconnection of life with the environment.

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Has essays that are concerned with the geological evolution of the earth and the interconnection of life with the environment.

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Reference G 116 .C645 1996
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1178802
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World Geographical Encyclopedia

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World Geographical Encyclopedia
Brief Description: 

Each area described includes information about the natural environment, population, economic summary, and a historical and cultural profile.

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Each area described includes information about the natural environment, population, economic summary, and a historical and cultural profile. Africa is the topic of volume 1, and the Americas are the subject of volume 2 of the 5 volume set.

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Reference G 63 .E5213 1995
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http://books.luther.edu/record=b1172403
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