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Defining the discipline ...
Environmetrics covers the development and application of quantitative methods in the
environmental sciences. It provides essential tools for understanding, predicting, and
controlling the impacts of agents, both man-made and natural, which affect the
environment.
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Basic and applied research in this area covers a broad range of topics. Primary among
these are the quantitative sciences, such as statistics, probability and applied
mathematics, chemometrics, econometrics, etc. Applications are also important, for
example in ecology and environmental biology, public health, atmospheric science,
geology, engineering, risk management, and regulatory/governmental policy, amongst
others.
A comprehensive overview of environmetric research and its applications...
- Publishing in 4 volumes, the Encyclopedia brings together over 500 detailed articles
- Presented alphabetically, all articles will include an explanatory introduction, extensive cross-referencing and an up-to-date bibliography providing literature references for further reading
- Includes contributions from over 500 internationally renowned authorities working in academia, government and industry
Appealing to a wide audience...
Presenting state of the art information in a readable, highly accessible style, the
scope and coverage provided by the Encyclopedia of Environmentrics will ensure its place
as the landmark reference for the many scientists, educators, and decision-makers
working across this multidisciplinary field.
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