Encyclopedia of Caves
Edited by William B. White and David C. Culver
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.
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Edited by William B. White and David C. Culver
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.
Key features
- Global in reach--authors are an international team of experts covering caves from around the world
- Includes 27 new articles commissioned especially for this 2nd edition as well as revisions to 1st edition articles, reflecting the latest research
- Articles contain bibliographies references as well as cross-references to 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
| Published by: | Elsevier Academic Press |
| language: | english |
| printing: | 2012 (second Edition) |
| pages: | 945 |
| illustration: | hundreds of full-color photographs, maps, and drawings |
| format: | 22,5 x 28,7 cm |
| cover: | hardcover |