Encyclopedia of the U.S. Government and the Environment: History, Policy, and Politics
- ISBN-10
- 1598842374
- ISBN-13
- 9781598842371
- Category
- Science / Environmental Science
- Pages
- 912
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-01
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Matthew J. Lindstrom
Description
Presents reference entries on the environmental policies of the United States, covering such items as legislation, treaties, common terms, companies, and environmental organizations.
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