Here are entered works on the composite of physical, biological, and social sciences concerned with the conditions of the environment and their effects. Works on the interrelationships of organisms and their environment, including other organisms, are entered under Ecology. Works on the relationship of humans to the natural environment are entered under Human ecology. Works on the relationship of humans to their sociocultural environment are entered under Social ecology.

URI: <http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh92004048#concept>

Type: Topical Term

Alternate Labels: Environmental science

Broader Terms:

• Science

Narrower Terms:

• Communication in the environmental sciences
• Earth sciences
• Ecology
• Environmental management
• Environmental protection

Examples:

• Notes under Ecology; Human ecology; Social ecology

Editorial Notes:

• Web. 3

Sources:

• Work cat.: 91-77966: Readings in environmental studies, c1992.
• Random House (environmental science)
• Barnhart dict. of new English (environmental science, group of sciences dealing with the environment)
• Biol. & agr. index: v. 44, p. 668 (Environmental sciences)
• LC data base, 3/24/92 (environmental sciences, environmental science)
• Hennepin (Environmental sciences)

LC Classification: GE

Created: 1992-07-27

Last Modified: 1996-05-15 09:01:41

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