In today's world, knowledge about the environment and our relationship with it is extremely crucial. Academic Press proudly presents the "Encyclopedia of Environmental Biology", a much-needed reference with detailed information on the environmental issues affecting you. Written for law offices, environmental groups, city planners, and government officials, these three volumes contain 150 expressly prepared articles exploring the impact of global change on plants, animals, and habitats. "The Encyclopedia" examines the causes and the cures of environmental degradation in an easy-to-use, comprehensive format. The key features are: a three-volume set including a complete subject index with more than 10,000 entries and a directory of contributors; 154 articles written by the world's leading scientists and approved by an independent review procedure; 150 halftones, 600 line drawings, and 100 tables complement the text; easy-to-use and meticulously organized; bibliographies at the end of each article allow easy access to the primary literature; 2114 pages in a large (8 1/2"x 11") double-column format for clarity and accessibility. It is tailored to suit an international audience and includes extensive cross-referencing system links related articles, 170 contributors from 16 countries, and an eminent editorial board.